Olsen v. Federal Kemper Life Assurance Co.

*92JOSEPH, C. J.

Plaintiff brought this action on a policy insuring the life of her deceased husband. The defendant insurer appeals from a judgment entered on a jury’s verdict in plaintiffs favor. Plaintiff cross-appeals, contending that the award of attorney fees to her was inadequate. We reverse and remand with instructions on the appeal and affirm on the cross-appeal.

On December 2, 1980, the decedent, a resident of Vancouver, Washington, completed the application process for life insurance at the Portland office of defendant’s agent. The application contained this provision:

“* * * [T]he…