Cockcroft v. Metropolitan Life Insurance

Bluett, J.,

This is an action in assumpsit upon a life insurance policy. A trial was had before a judge without a jury which resulted in a finding for plaintiff in the sum of $1897.05. Upon defendant’s motions for a new trial and for judgment n. o. v. being dismissed, appeal was taken to the Superior Court which, on January 29, 1937, reversed the judgment entered for plaintiff on the verdict and directed a new trial. Jury fee having been paid and a jury trial demanded, on October 6, 1937, the case was tried before a judge with a jury; said trial resulting in a verdict for the defendant.…