Kane v. Order of United Commercial Travelers of America

This is an action brought by the beneficiary of an insurance certificate issued by defendant to Thomas E. Kane. The case was tried to a jury. At the conclusion of the trial, the defendant challenged the sufficiency of the evidence to sustain any verdict or judgment for plaintiff and moved for a directed verdict in favor of defendant. The court denied the motion.

The jury returned a verdict for plaintiff. Defendant presented motions for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or for a new trial, which were denied. Judgment was entered upon the verdict, and defendant has appealed.

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