Cranston v. West Coast Life Insurance
Oregon Supreme Court
From Baker: William Smith, Judge. Statement by Mr. Justice Burnett. This is an action by Irene M. Cranston against the West Coast Life Insurance Company. ■ The facts are as follows: After alleging the corporate character and existence of the defendant as a life insurance company, the complaint contains these allegations: “That on the first day of September, 1910, defendant, upon consideration of the payment to it of $27.95, made and delivered to one'Walter'A. Cranston its…
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From Baker: William Smith, Judge. Statement by Mr. Justice Burnett. This is an action by Irene M. Cranston against the West Coast Life Insurance Company. ■ The facts are as follows: After alleging the corporate character and existence of the defendant as a life insurance company, the complaint contains these allegations: “That on the first day of September, 1910, defendant, upon consideration of the payment to it of $27.95, made and delivered to one'Walter'A. Cranston its policy of insurance and thereby insured the life of said Walter A. Cranston in the sum of $1,000 payable to plaintiff…
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Burnett
The transaction in question was initiated by the original application for insurance about which there is no question and which is quoted in and made part of the policy upon which this action was brought. It states:
“This application of insurance to the West Coast Life Insurance Company is the basis and a part of a proposed contract for insurance. I hereby agree as follows: (1) That if this application is accepted the policy hereunder shall not take effect until the first premium shall have been paid and accepted by said company or its authorized agent and such policy delivered to and accepted…
2Cases cited27 opinions
- Marvin v. . Universal Life Insurance Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1881
- Hutson v. Prudential InsuranceSupreme Court of Georgia · 1905
- Schreyer v. Turner Flouring Co.Oregon Supreme Court · 1896
- Long Creek Building Ass'n v. State InsuranceOregon Supreme Court · 1896
- Stringham v. Mutual Ins.Oregon Supreme Court · 1904
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