JOST v. EQUITABLE LIFE ASSUR. SOC. OF U.S.

20786

271 S.C. 492 (1978)

248 S.E.2d 778

Joan M. JOST, Appellant, v. EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF the UNITED STATES, Respondent.

Supreme Court of South Carolina.

October 19, 1978.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Brissey, Lathan, Smith & Barbare, Greenville, for appellant.

H. Donald Sellers, of Haynsworth, Perry, Bryant, Marion & Johnstone, Greenville, for respondent.


October 19, 1978.

LITTLEJOHN, Justice.

While John M. Jost was an employee of Uniroyal Merchandising Company, his life was insured by Equitable Life Assurance Society under an employee group policy in the amount of $19,500.00. His wife (plaintiff) was the beneficiary and has brought this action to recover benefits under the policy. The trial judge, sitting without a jury, ruled that she was not entitled to recover. She has appealed.

Jost voluntarily...

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