New York Life Insurance v. Long

Opinion of the Court by

William Rogers Clay, Commissioner

— Reversing.

On March. 5,1910, the New York Life Insurance Company issued to Anthony F. Long a policy insuring his life for $1,500.00, in favor of his mother, Dianah B. Long. Upon the death of the insured, which occurred about six months later, the company denied liability and this suit was brought by the beneficiary to recover on the policy. From a judgment in her favor, the company appeals.

*446The suit was brought on December 7, 1910. At the February term, 1911, of the circuit court where the action was pending, the company filed an answer…