Hoeland v. Western Union Life Insurance
Washington Supreme Court
• Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for Spokane county, Sullivan, J., entered July Í27, 1909, upon the verdict of a jury rendered in favor of the plaintiff, in an action on policies of life insurance.
1Opinion of the CourtGose, J.
On April 8, 1908, the appellant executed and delivered two policies of $5,000 each, whereby it insured the life of Adolph Hoeland. The loss was made payable to the executor/, administrators, or assigns of the assured. The *102assured died on the 8th day of September, 1908, and seasonable notice of that fact was given to the appellant. It promptly denied liability, and this action was commenced to recover upon the policies. There was a verdict and judgment for the plaintiff, and the defendant .has appealed.
The appellant resists recovery upon two grounds, (1) that the insured committed suicide, and…
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