Prudential Ins. Co. of America v. Stewart
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
In Error to the District Court of the United States for the Southern Division of the Western District of Washington; Edward E. Cushman, Judge. Action by Ada T. Stewart against the Prudential Insurance Company of America, a corporation. There was a judgment for plaintiff, and defendant brings error.
1Opinion of the Court
GILBERT, Circuit Judge.
This was an action to recover on a life insurance policy. The application for insurance was made on February 2, 1915. The policy was issued and bore date February 19, 1915, but it was not delivered until April 15, 1915, and on that date the first premium was paid. The application contained the provision:
“That said policy shall not take effect until the same shall be issued and delivered by the said company, and the first premium paid thereon in full.”
The policy contained the following:
“Premium.—Twelve and 70/100 dollars, payable on the delivery of this policy and…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Thompson v. Phenix InsuranceSupreme Court of the United States · 1890
- McMaster v. New York Life InsuranceSupreme Court of the United States · 1901
- Halsey v. American Central Life InsuranceSupreme Court of Missouri · 1914
- McConnell v. Provident Savings Life Assur. Soc. of New YorkCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1899
- Stinchcombe v. New York Life Ins.Oregon Supreme Court · 1905
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3Cited by16 opinions
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- Travelers Ins. Co. v. WolfeCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1935
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