Wohlfeil v. Bankers Life Co.

This is a suit to recover on an insurance policy issued by defendant company on the life of Fred W. Wohlfeil, now deceased. Plaintiff, the beneficiary named in the policy, on trial by jury had verdict, and judgment was entered thereon. The defendant has appealed.

The policy was issued in December, 1934, but it lapsed by reason of nonpayment of premiums. On February 7, 1939, the insured made an application for reinstatement. As a result of the application the policy was reinstated. Thereafter and on July 10, 1939, the insured committed suicide. The defense urged is that by reason of false…