Eastep v. Northwestern National Life Ins.

This action was begun in Dawes county to recover five annual disability instalments, of $500 each, on a life and accident insurance policy. The action grew out of a personal injury accident which befell plaintiff in 1919, near Wilsall, Montana, where he then resided with his wife and six minor children. When the evidence was submitted plaintiff and defendant each moved for an instructed verdict. The motions were sustained. The court thereupon rendered its judgment wherein plaintiff prevailed in part only and recovered judgment for $2,000, with interest. Plaintiff filed a cross-appeal.…