Woodbery v. New York Life Insurance

The first cause of action alleges that on or about July 25, 1924, a policy of insurance on the life of Hunter S. Woodbery, husband of plaintiff, was issued by the defendant, whereby it was agreed that the plaintiff should receive $20,000 upon the death of her said husband. The insured died on September 16, 1925, and proof of death was duly received by the defendant and demand for the face amount of the policy made.

The second cause of action alleges the issuance of the same policy and the agreement to pay plaintiff the additional sum of $20,000 upon proof that the death of the plaintiff’s…