Whitfield v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.

OPINION

JOHN E. MILLER, Chief Judge.

Helen L. Whitfield, the plaintiff, commenced this suit by filing her complaint in the Washington Circuit Court on July 7, 1966. On July 28, 1966, the case was removed to this court by defendant, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. On July 29, 1966, the court, upon motion of defendant, extended the time to answer until August 15, 1966. On August 12, 1966, the time was further extended to August 30,1966, and answer was filed on August 27, 1966, within the time allowed.

There is now before the court cross motions for summary judgment. The plaintiff is a citizen…