Tebbets v. Fidelity and Casualty Co.

This action was brought to recover insurance, upon the death of F. F. Tebbets, under the terms of an accident life-insurance policy. Insured died September 4, 1904. Action was not commenced until April 5, 1905. The policy provided that affirmative proof of the death of the insured must be furnished the company within two months after its occurrence and that “legal proceedings for recovery hereunder may not be brought before the expiry of three months from the date of filing proofs at the company’s home office, nor brought at all unless begun within six months from time of death.” A general…