Winkelmann, Etc. v. Central States Life Ins. Co.

Plaintiff sued on behalf of himself and his deceased wife, who were beneficiaries in a life insurance policy, in the principal sum of $1000, issued by defendant's predecessor on the life of Edmund F. Winkelmann, son of plaintiff. From a judgment for $972.13 on the policy, $83.10 interest, and $350 attorney fees for vexatious delay, a total of $1405.23, this appeal is duly prosecuted.

The facts in evidence were that the policy was issued May 8, 1931, and premiums were to be paid on or before May 8th of each year, or within a period of thirty-one days of grace thereafter. Plaintiff and his wife,…