Blumenthal v. Berkshire Life-Insurance

This is an action on an insurance policy issued on the life of Nicholas I. Blumenthal. The defense interposed was false representations and warranties made by the insured in his application for the policy. The particular questions claimed to have been falsely answered, together with the answers given in the application, were the following:

“ No. 15. Have you ever had chronic or persistent cough or hoarseness ? A. No.

“No. 16. State particulars of any illness, constitutional disease, or injury you have had, giving date, duration, and remaining effects, if any. A. No disease or illness of any…