Cox v. Lamar Life Insurance

On December 20,1923, the Lamar Life Insurance Company issued and delivered a certain policy of insurance on the life of the appellant, Davis Shackleford Cox, who was then 38 years of age. The policy was in the face amount of $10,000 on the 20-year payment plan, and provided for the payment of an annual premium in the sum of $336.50, all of which premiums were fully paid without any default when the same became due and payable.

On October 12, 1942, the appellant Cox became totally disabled in contemplation of the provisions of the policy of insurance in regard to the waiver of premiums and the…