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GORE v. PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

507 P.2d 20 (1973)

Myrl B. GORE, Respondent, v. The PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA, a Corporation, Appellant.

Supreme Court of Oregon, In Banc.

Decided March 1, 1973.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Frank H. Lagesen, Portland, argued the cause for appellant. With him on the briefs were Cosgrave & Kester, Portland.

Nels Peterson, Portland, argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Peterson, Chaivoe & Peterson, Portland.

HOLMAN, Justice.

This was an action for the proceeds of a life insurance policy and for attorney fees. The trial was had before the court without a jury and judgment was awarded to plaintiff for both the proceeds of the policy and attorney fees. Defendant appealed only from the award of attorney fees.

Defendant insured the life of Harry W. Gore. At the time of the insured's death, the primary beneficiary named in the policy was "Myrl B. Gore, wife," the present...

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