Southland Life Insurance Company v. Mrs. Nina Marie Greenwade.

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court affirmed the judgment for Mrs. Greenwade, holding that a properly mailed letter creates a rebuttable presumption of receipt that was not overcome by the insurer's evidence, and that the insurer's failure to diligently collect the check barred its refusal to pay the policies; the Court also affirmed the lower courts' allowance of additional evidence after the parties rested.