Cartwright v. MacCabees Mutual Life Insurance

This action was filed to recover the proceeds of an insurance policy that was never issued. The action was based on a conditional receipt given by the agent at the time the application for insurance was filed and an advance premium paid. The jury verdict was no cause of action. Judgment was entered thereon and plaintiff appeals.

On November 4, 1969, defendant’s agent solicited a life insurance application from Clayton J. Cartwright and his wife, Margie L. Cartwright, at their home. The Cartwrights signed an application for insurance with defendant, seeking a $20,000 face amount joint life…