Frank v. Equitable Life Assurance Society of United States

Defendant appeals as of right from a grant of summary judgment to plaintiff on her claim for the proceeds of an insurance policy on the life of Allan L. Lashbrook. Plaintiff was the owner and sole beneficiary named in the policy.

The life insurance policy in question was delivered to plaintiff on August 18, 1980. She paid the semiannual premium at that time. On August 27, 1980, plaintiff mailed a letter to defendant in which she requested the refund of premiums paid on the policy under the "10-day free look” provision of Michigan law.

Defendant received this letter on September 4, 1980. On…