Dwyer v. Metropolitan Life Ins. Co.

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. Justice Marion.

The defendant issued a life insurance policy for $2,000 to one Lincoln Dwyer, payable to his wife, the plaintiff, as beneficiary. In an action by the beneficiary the Circuit Court directed a verdict for the plaintiff in the full amount of the policy, and from judgment thereon the defendant appeals.

The plaintiff alleged, in substance, that the policy had been issued, and that the insured died on April 14, 1922, “while the policy was in force.” The defendant alleged, in substance, that “when the fourth annual premium fell due on…