Garvin v. Union Mutual Life Insurance

This suit was brought by respondent (plaintiff) to recover a death benefit under a policy of insurance issued by appellant (defendant) on the life of Edward L. Huthsing, plaintiff’s father. Upon the trial of the cause before the court and a jury, there was a verdict for plaintiff and against defendant in the sum of $824.39. From the judgment rendered thereon defendant appeals.

Plaintiff’s petition alleged that defendant, a Maine insurance company duly licensed to do business in this State, issued its policy of insurance No. 119809 on the life of Edward L. Huthsing, wherein it promised to pay…