Keys v. Pace

The case before us involves the effect, upon a contract of insurance, of a representation made by the applicant to the insurer.

The facts of the case were stipulated. They are as follows:

“On December 3, 1956, the plaintiff, Julia Keys, was the owner of, and a passenger in, a 1951 Ford automobile. On that day, her automobile was struck by another car which was owned by and driven by the principal defendant Robert H. Pace.

“As a result of this collision, the plaintiff suffered considerable personal injury as well as damage to her automobile.

“On the 24th day of May, 1957, the plaintiff instituted…