Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit September 25, 1990, 89-6017 (William Penn Life Insurance Company of New York v. James Sands)

KRAVITCH, Circuit Judge:

In completing a life insurance application, appellant Anthony Pellegrino

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truthfully and accurately denied, “to the best of [his] knowledge and belief,” having cancer or a blood disorder. The district court granted the plaintiff insurance company’s motion to rescind the policy because, unbeknownst to Pellegrino, he did in fact suffer from both medical conditions.