Prudential Insurance Co. of America v. Lawnsdail

Oliver, J.-

Margaret C. Lawnsdail, appellant, was beneficiary in a $1,200 policy insuring’ the life of her husband, Orville F. Lawnsdail, issued August 1, 1940, by appellee, Prudential Insurance Company of America. The policy provided for double indemnity for accidental death. It was issued without medical examination. Premiums were payable quarterly.

June 23, 1941, Mr. Lawnsdail was accidentally drowned while fishing. September 19, 1941, appellee refused payment of said policy and in July 1942 brought this action to cancel the same, alleging it was procured by false statements in the…