Scott v. Union Mutual Casualty Co.

On August 6, 1930, Erma M. Scott, the beneficiary in a policy of casualty insurance issued by defendant, Union Mutual Casualty Company, to her husband, brought action in the district court of Polk county, Iowa, for $5,000, alleging accidental injuries causing his death. On September 6, 1930, the defendant company filed a motion for a cost bond, and bond was filed by plaintiff on September 18, 1930. On September 16, 1930, by order of court, the defendant was given ten days to plead after the filing of cost bond. On December 3, 1930, the defendant filed its answer.

No trial notice was filed for…