Medford v. Pacific National Fire Insurance

189 Or. 617 (1950)

219 P.2d 142

222 P.2d 407

MEDFORD

v.

PACIFIC NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.

Supreme Court of Oregon.

Argued May 1, 1950.

Reversed and remanded June 6, 1950.

Petition for rehearing denied September 27, 1950.

Austin Dunn, of Baker, argued the cause for appellant. On the brief were Dunn & Jackson, of Baker.

David C. Silven, of Baker, argued the cause for respondent. On the brief were Hallock, Donald, Banta & Silven, of Baker.

Before LUSK, Chief Justice, and BRAND, BELT, ROSSMAN and LATOURETTE, Justices.

REVERSED AND REMANDED.

BRAND, J.

On 20 May 1946 the defendant insurance company issued a…