Ruth v. Flynn

The facts involved in this case, and which are necessary to its proper determination, present some interesting questions. We have been able to find but one or two cases that seem to be parallel in all respects. To these we will refer later. A rather full statement of the facts will materially shorten the opinion. Joseph P. Ruth and John T. Flynn,, some time prior to February 24, 1909, formed a partnership, under the firm name and style of The- Ruth-Flynn Construction Company. On September 30, 1908, each member of this-firm took out an insurance policy on his life in the sum of $5,000. These…