Spencer v. Myers
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from special term, Oneida county. Action by Clara H. Spencer against Peter B. Myers and the Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company to determine conflicting claims to the proceeds of a policy of insurance on the life of Byron O. Spencer. From a judgment for plaintiff, defendant Myers appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtMartin, J.
This action was co recover $2,000 and interest upon a policy of insurance upon the life of Byron O. Spencer, issued by the Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company. The company issuing the policy was incorporated under the laws of the state of Connecticut, and had its office in the city of Hartford, In that state. It was authorized to do business in the state of New York, and had an agent at Utica, who was empowered to take .and forward applications for insurance to the home office, and to receive and deliver policies, and collect premiums thereon. The action was originally brought against…
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