Sackett v. Metropolitan Life Insurance

Earl H. Sackett left his home in Ecorse on the morning- of October 15, 1921, went to his work in a shop, worked until noon, left the shop, and has never been seen or heard of since. He owned a home and left a wife and five young children.

Plaintiff, the wife, beneficiary in a policy of life insurance, awaited the coming of the statutory presumption of death after absence of seven years (3 Comp. Laws 1929, § 13467), and brought suit on the policy and prevailed in a trial without a jury. Defendant has appealed and contends:

First: That the evidence does not show diligent search and inquiry,…