ABSTRACT

We have, at last, one important decision, which should settle the law as to fraudulent representations by applicants for life insurance. Falsus in uno, falsus in omne, 1 ought to be especially applicable to the preliminary written statement of every applicant for a policy of life insurance, since the character of such statement precludes the idea of forgetfulness or mistake. No respectable life office ought to be intimidated or deterred by fear of popular prejudice or clamor, from thoroughly educating the community up to the judicial fact that is no more safe than just to attempt to swindle.