Universal Life & Accident Insurance Co. v. Murphy

RENFRO, Justice.

On April 8, 1957, Universal Life & Accident Insurance Company issued a policy of industrial life insurance in the principal sum of $500.00 to Mary Lois Murphy. Thereafter the policy lapsed for nonpayment of premiums, but was renewed on February 23, 1959. The insured died January 20, 1960.

This suit was instituted by the beneficiary on April 3, 1961, and on April 28, 1961, defendant filed an answer and a cross-action to cancel the policy because of misrepresentations made by the insured concerning her health.

The jury found that the insured was in good health both on the date of…