Sartell v. Royal Neighbors of America
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in tbe district court for Stearns county to recover $2,000 and interest upon a policy of life insurance. Tbe case was tried before Searle, J., and a jury, wbicb rendered a verdict in favor of plaintiff for the sum demanded. From an order denying a motion for judgment in its favor notwithstanding the verdict or for a new trial, defendant appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtLewis, J.
On July 9, 1898, a benefit certificate for the sum of $2,000 was issued by appellant to Elizabeth H. Sartell, beneficiary, wife of Edgar P. Sartell, a member in good standing. On March 18, 1900, Sartell was found dead in a small warehouse in the rear of his residence. This action was brought by the wife to recover the amount of the policy. The defense interposed was that the deceased came to his death by suicide; the policy providing that death *370.of a member by his own hand rendered the policy null and void. A verdict was returned for the full amount of the policy.
Upon the trial, appellant…
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