CENTRAL NAT. INS. GROUP OF OMAHA v. Grimmett

The primary issue in this case is whether the acceptance of late premium payments by Wright's Insurance Agency with knowledge that, during the period of default, William J. Grimmett had been involved in an accident estops the Central National Insurance Group from denying coverage. We hold that it does and affirm the trial Court.

Grimmett purchased an insurance contract from Central through its agent, Wright. The policy expired on September 10, 1974. Prior to this expiration, in either July or August, Grimmett received written notification by mail that his policy would lapse on September 10.…