Legal Opinion

Schmerin v. New York Life Insurance Co.

Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, Cambria County

Decided June 18, 1964No. 1044Published

1Opinion of the Court

McDonald, J.,

On June 1, 1959, defendant issued “Non-Cancellable Income Protector Policy,” no. DT-300 835, insuring plaintiff against total disability. The application for said policy dated May 18,1959, was countersigned by defendant’s agent. On May 15, 1961, plaintiff claimed total disability and filed written notice as required by the policy. Defendant refused to make payment, alleging the policy was void.

Plaintiff’s complaint avers the policy was issued and in full force and effect at the time of his disability. He claims monthly payments from the date of disability, totaling $4,400, and…

2Cases cited21 opinions

  1. Evans v. Penn Mutual Life InsuranceSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1936
  2. Freedman v. Mutual Life Insurance Co. of New YorkSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1941
  3. March v. Metropolitan Life InsuranceSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1898
  4. Shafer v. John Hancock Mutual Life InsuranceSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1963
  5. Prevete v. Metropolitan Life InsuranceSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1941

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