Stebbins v. Department of Commerce

The State Insurance Commissioner determined that petitioner, an insurance salesman, had violated an Insurance Division rule and ordered that he cease and desist from such conduct. Petitioner sought review in the circuit court, which affirmed the Commissioner. Petitioner has further appealed, urging that the Commissioner’s finding is not supported by substantial evidence and that the Commissioner’s decision is invalid due to a variety of procedural errors.

In September of 1969, a Mr. Schlosser contacted petitioner in regard to surrendering two life insurance policies for their cash value.…