Carlson v. Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States

LORING, Justice.

This was a suit by the beneficiary to recover insurance upon the life of one Ed Minikus, who took out the insurance with the appellant in August, 1920. In May, 1923, he disappeared and has never been heard from. The premium due August 7, 1923, was not paid, and the policy automatically became extended term insurance expiring January 6, 1930, less than seven years after Minikus disappeared. This action was brought more than seven years after his disappearance, and the complaint alleged that the insured died on or about June 27, 1923, and prior to July 1 of that year. The…