Baker v. National Home Life Insurance

Plaintiff (appellant), as beneficiary named in an insurance policy on the life of her husband, sued the defendant insurer (respondent) for the face of the policy, $2000, with interest from March 24, 1945: The case was tried before the court without a jury and on an agreed statement of facts. From a judgment for defendant, plaintiff has appealed.

It is conceded by the parties that defendant is a Missouri corporation, duly organized, existing, licensed, and doing business therein as a stipulated premium plan insurance company under the provisions of Article IY, Chapter 37, Revised Statute…