Hagelin v. Commonwealth Life Insurance

Paul A. Hagelin, the assured, was a son of plaintiff, the beneficiary named in a life insurance policy issued to him by defendant. He died November 2, 1918, from a wound received in battle in the World war. The defendant admits the issuance of the policy, but denies that the assured at all times fully complied with its conditions. It pleads that one of the provisions of the policy is: “This policy is unrestricted as to travel, residence or occupation of the insured. In case of death of the insured by self-destruction, sane or insane, within one year from date of issue, a sum equal to the…