Vorlicky v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.

Peterson, Justice.

Plaintiff sues as the beneficiary named in a life insurance policy issued by defendant to Sylvester F. Forst on November 1, 1935. She was the wife of the insured. The policy was in the amount $1,000 with double indemnity in case of accidental death. The premium was $1.75 per month payable on the first day of each month. A grace period of 31 days was granted for the payment of every premium after the first, during which the policy was to remain in force.

The insured came to his death solely by accidental means on April 28, 1936. Due proof of his death and claim under the…