Legal Opinion
Larsen v. Equitable Life Assur. Soc. of the United States
South Dakota Supreme Court
Decided December 31, 1927No. File No. 6195PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the CourtSherwood, J.
On or about July 12, 1921, appellant issued its policy of insurance for $5,000 on the life of Carter Harrison Larsen. This policy was dated April 27, 1921, and apparently was intended to take effect on that date.
Larsen died September 17, 1921. Suit was brought on the policy. At the close of all the evidence the court granted plaintiff’s motion for a directed verdict, and denied defendant’s motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict. From this judgment and an order denying a new trial defendant has appealed.
Paragraph 3 of the complaint alleges in substance: That on the 27th day of April,…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Peever Mercantile Co. v. State Mutual Fire Ass'n of CantonSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1909
- Palmer v. Continental InsuranceCalifornia Supreme Court · 1901
- Peever Mercantile Co. v. State Mut. Fire Ins.South Dakota Supreme Court · 1910
- Noble v. Kansas City Life InsuranceSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1914
- Schumacher v. North American Life InsuranceSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1918
3Cited by1 opinion
- Larson v. Equitable Life Assur. Soc. of the United StatesSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1928