Makiesky v. National Guardian Life Insurance

Defendants appealed from an order denying their motion for a new trial.

Defendant insurance company on May 12,1925, through its agent, Epstein, issued a policy on the life of Abraham Makiesky for $1,000 payable to his wife, the plaintiff herein.

On September 8, 1925, Makiesky assigned the policy to Epstein as collateral security to a debt on which it is claimed $1,495.27 remains unpaid. The fact that he also assigned another policy of $2,000 is not here important.

A premium came due March 12,1927. Epstein asked for payment. Apparently plaintiff referred him to her son-in-law, Edward Leavitt, who…