Cole v. Union Central Life Insurance

The opinion of the court was delivered hy

Gordon, C. J.

The defendant is a life insurance company organized under the laws of the state of Ohio, and doing business within this state pursuant to the statute. Its general agent and manager within this state at the times herein mentioned was Edward Hewbegin, residing in the city of Seattle. On January 24, 1898, Thomas H. Cole applied to such general agent for an insurance policy insuring the life of him, the said Cole. . Thereupon an application in writing was filled out, signed and delivered. In the course of the proceedings, Cole was introduced…