Sleeter v. Progressive Assurance Co.

1 Reported in 253 N.W. 531. Action by the plaintiff as special administratrix of the estate of Matt Laitinen to recover on a policy of accident insurance issued by the defendant upon his life and payable to his estate. There was a verdict for the plaintiff for $1,500. The defendant appeals from an order denying its motion for a new trial.

1. The policy provided as to notice:

"Written notice of injury on which claim may be based must be given to the company within twenty days after the date of the accident causing such injury. In event of accidental death immediate notice thereof must be given…