Olsson v. Midland Insurance
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for St. Louis county to recover $1,000 upon defendant’s policy of insurance. The facts will be found in the opinion. The case was tried before Cant, J., and a jury which returned a verdict for the amount demanded. Defendant’s motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict was granted. From the judgment entered pursuant to the order for judgment, plaintiff appealed.
1Opinion of the Court
Dibell, C.
This is an action on a health and accident policy issued by the defendant to Bert Olsson. The plaintiff, his wife, was the beneficiary. There was a verdict for the-plaintiff. Dpon the defendant’s, alternative motion for judgment or a new trial judgment notwithstanding the verdict was ordered. From the judgment the plaintiff appeals.
The policy was issued on August 4, 1914. On.December 25, 1915, Olsson came to his death from a gunshot wound. The defendant claimed that Olsson in his application made false representations, with intent to deceive, and of a character avoiding his policy,…
2Cases cited27 opinions
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- Hawkins v. SaubySupreme Court of Minnesota · 1892
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