Johnson v. Prudential Life Insurance

COSHOW, J. —

The insured, Loyst W. Johnson, died August 10, 1923. The amended complaint was filed on April 29, 1924. The statute, section 6355, Or. L., prescribes that whenever any suit or action is brought in any courts of this state upon any policy of insurance of any kind and nature, the plaintiff, in addition to the amount which he may recover, shall be allowed such sum as the court or jury may adjudge to be reasonable attorney’s fee in such suit or action; provided, that settlement is not made within eight months from the date proof of loss is filed with the company. Proof of loss in this…