Equitable Life Insurance v. Mann

A previous appeal from a dismissal upon the pleadings is reported in 229 Iowa 945, 295 N. W. 461. On October 15, 1938, decedent, Ida E. Michener, a business woman, made written application to appellant for $5,000 life insurance. Because of her age, sixty-four years, appellant required a trial application by its agent, which was made October 25th. In the meantime appellant secured from the Retail Credit Company a general report concerning applicant’s occupation, finances, reputation, apparent health, and such personal and family health history as the reporter learned. On November 14th,…