Distassio v. American United Life Insurance
Missouri Court of Appeals
1Opinion of the CourtCave, J.
— This suit is based on an alleged parol contract of life insurance on the life of Jennie Pitassi, daughter of plaintiff, for $1500, purporting to have been made by a representative of the defendant who had, or apparently had, the authority of a general agent. A jury was waived, trial by the court and finding and judgment for plaintiff in the sum of $2785, which included interest, penalties and attorneys’ fees. Motion for new trial overruled, and appeal perfected.
Defendant contends its demurrer to the evidence should have been sustained. The evidence concerning the parol contract is found in…
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2Cases cited11 opinions
- Slocum v. New York Life InsuranceSupreme Court of the United States · 1913
- Flannagan v. Northwestern Mutual Life InsuranceSupreme Court of Virginia · 1929
- Gaines v. Berkshire Life InsuranceMissouri Court of Appeals · 1933
- Peoples Life Insurance v. ParkerSupreme Court of Virginia · 1942
- Lanowah Investment Co. v. John Hancock Mutual Life InsuranceMissouri Court of Appeals · 1942
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- Baker v. McCue-Moyle Development Co.Missouri Court of Appeals · 1985
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