Gaugh v. Southern Life Insurance

Appellant instituted suit against appellee in the circuit court of Sebastian County, Fort Smith District, to recover $500 as beneficiary in a policy of insurance issued by said appellee upon the life of Ben Gaugh, the husband of appellant.

Appellee filed an answer to the complaint, denying liability under the policy, on the ground that same had lapsed for nonpayment of premiums.

The cause was submitted upon the pleadings, testimony and instructions of the court, which resulted in a verdict and judgment in favor of appellee, from which is this appeal.

At the conclusion of the testimony appellant…