Boal v. John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance

Alvina Boal, administratrix of the estate of Arthur R. Boal, deceased, brought suit against John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, defendant, for total and permanent disability benefits under a policy of insurance issued on the life of deceased. The death benefit, less an outstanding loan, was paid in the sum of $3,395.38. Trial by the court without a jury for the recovery of the permanent disability benefits resulted in a finding and judgment against defendant in the sum of $1,494.30, from which this appeal is taken.

The policy issued to Boal in 1918 contained the following provision for…