Indianapolis Life Insurance v. Lundquist

The appellee brought suit against the appellant on a life insurance policy. Issues were joined, there was a trial, and, more than a year after the trial, a judgment for appellee. The defendant filed a motion for a new trial, which was overruled, and thirty days were given to file a bill of exceptions containing the evidence. An appeal was prayed and bond approved. When the appellant sought to procure a bill of exceptions, it was learned that the reporter’s notes and all exhibits had disappeared and could not be located. The trial judge was advised of the situation, and informed counsel that…