Wagner v. Security Mutual Life Insurance

Julius J.. Olson, Justice.

Plaintiff is the surviving wife of George A. Wagner (who departed this life January 21, 1935) and the named beneficiary in a policy of life insurance issued by defendant upon his life. In the court below she successfully maintained her action to recover the promised amount provided by the policy. Defendant’s blended motion for judgment notwithstanding or a new trial was denied, and it appeals.

The facts are not involved and may be summarized thus: One Maher, prior to August 1, 1931, was a soliciting agent for defendant at Duluth. Since that date he has been its…