National Life & Accident Ins. Co. v. Bennett

PELPHREY, Chief Justice.

On March 31, 1930, appellant issued an insurance policy for $426 on the life of Joe Bennett in which appellee was named as beneficiary.

‘ On March 13, 1931, Joe Bennett died, and, while the record is not clear as to the cause of his death, there is evidence that he was badly burned. The policy contained the following provision: “If the Insured is not alive or is not in sound health on the date hereof; or if before the date hereof, the Insured has been rejected for insurance by this or any oth er Company, order or association, or before said date, bas any pulmonary…