Sebal v. Columbian National Life Insurance

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Wedell, J.:

This was an action to recover on a life insurance policy issued by defendant, The Columbian National Life Insurance Company, in which policy plaintiff was named as beneficiary. Plaintiff prevailed and defendant appeals.

The sole question is, Was appellant’s notice of its intention to cancel or forfeit the policy, which notice appellant mailed to the insured, a valid notice? The answer depends upon the construction and effect of a rider which was attached before the policy issued. The narration of a few preliminary facts may be helpful. On…