Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Co. v. Garner

Appellee is the widow of Andrew J. Garner and beneficiary in a certificate of life insurance issued by appellant to him for $1,000. The insured died on April 30, 1939, with all premiums and dues fully paid. Proof of death was promptly made, but appellant denied liability, and this action was brought ,to recover on said policy or certificate. Appellant answered admitting the issuance of the contract and the payment of all premiums, but denied liability on the ground that certain of the monthly premiums were not paid in the time provided in the constitution, laws and by-laws, which, together…