Eller v. Paul Revere Life Insurance

Plaintiff brought suit on an accident policy, claiming disability benefits from March 21 to August 21, 1938. The claimed disability was a result of injuries suffered in a fall by plaintiff on January 21, 1937. After an extended trial, a jury verdict against plaintiff was returned on March 20, 1939. Thereafter, plaintiff obtained three extensions of time to file motion for new trial or amendment thereto. In all, he was granted until May 9, 1939, within which to move for a new trial. The last extension of time was granted on April IS. Plaintiff *1257amended liis motion for new trial on the last day…