Standard Accident Ins. v. Heatfield

STEPHENS, Circuit Judge.

An action was brought in the Superior Court of the State of Washington for $7,-500 by plaintiff as beneficiary of an insurance policy issued by defendant insurance company to plaintiff’s deceased husband. The action was removed to the federal District Court on the ground of diversity of citizenship of the parties, as plaintiff was a citizen of Washington and defendant was a corporation of Michigan, and as the amount in - controversy exceeded $3,000. After a jury trial verdict and judgment were rendered in favor of plaintiff. Defendant appeals.

By the terms of the policy…