Krause v. Equitable Life Assurance Society of United States

McGrath, O. J.

Plaintiff, as administrator of the estate of Benjamin S. Krause, sues. upon a policy of insurance issued September 12, 1889.

Plaintiff’s evidence tended to show that the policy was actually issued; that defendant’s solicitor accepted the assured’s note at 60 days for the amount of the premium, and receipted for such premium; that the note so accepted was turned over to the general agent of the company, who held it, and paid the full premium to the company; that the note was not paid at maturity; that the assured then requested the general agent to make the premium payable…