Sternaman v. Metropolitan Life Insurance
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Appeal from trial' term, Erie county. Action by Olive A. Sternaman against the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. From a judgment in favor of defendant, plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtAdams, P. J.
This action is brought to recover the amount alleged to be due upon a policy of insurance issued by the defendant upon the life of George H. Sternaman for the benefit of the plaintiff, Ms wife. The policy was for $1,000, and bore date the 5th day of May, 1896. It was issued in reliance upon certain statements, representations, and warranties contained in an application for. such policy, wMch application was dated April 25, 1896, and was signed by both the plaintiff and the insured. These statements and representations related mainly to the physical condition and family history of the insured,…
2Cases cited12 opinions
- New York Life Insurance v. FletcherSupreme Court of the United States · 1886
- Allen v. German American InsuranceNew York Court of Appeals · 1890
- Darrow v. . Family Fund SocietyNew York Court of Appeals · 1889
- Maier v. Fidelity Mut. Life Ass'nCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1897
- Bernard v. United Life InsuranceAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1897
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3Cited by1 opinion
- Sternaman v. Metropolitan Life InsuranceAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1904