Lawrence v. Equitable Life Insurance

This is an action to recover indemnity under a supplemental agreement incorporated in a life insurance policy. After all the evidence had been adduced, the trial court discharged the jury and entered judgment for defendant. Plaintiff has appealed.

Plaintiff and defendant are, and were at all times material to this cause, residents of Iowa. The policy was issued and delivered in that state. The premiums were payable to the defendant and any benefits accruing to plaintiff were payable in Iowa. There is no substantial conflict in the evidence.

The allegations of the petition, material to a…