Hunter v. Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Co.
Supreme Court of North Carolina
1Opinion of the CourtDenny, J.
We deem it unnecessary to consider and discuss all tbe exceptions and assignments of error set forth in the record since, in our opinion, tbe question which is determinative of this appeal is as follows: Did the defendant by accepting premiums from tbe plaintiff covering a period of more than four years, after be became 55 years of age, waive tbe termination date for discontinuance of liability under tbe provisions of tbe total and permanent disability rider attached to bis policy ?
While there is some conflict in tbe authorities on this question, tbe greater weight of authority supports tbe…
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