Pierce Ex Rel. Pinkley v. Business Men's Assurance Co. of America

SAMUEL A. DEW, Special Commissioner.

The plaintiff, a minor, brought this action in the name of the guardian of her property and estate, to recover $40,000 on a life insurance policy issued by the defendant on the life of her father, since deceased, of which policy she is the sole beneficiary. She further sought to recover interest, damages for vexatious delay and attorneys’ fees. The defendant deposited $30,000 with the court, subject to the order of the court, which, on order, was paid to the plaintiff, with accrued interest thereon. Trial was thereupon had on the plaintiff’s claim for the…