STONE v. BENEFICIAL STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE CO.


535 P.2d 764 (1975)

Margaret D. STONE, Respondent, v. BENEFICIAL STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, Appellant.

Supreme Court of Oregon.

Decided May 22, 1975.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

David C. Landis of Gearin, Cheney, Landis, Aebi & Kelley, Portland, argued the cause and filed briefs for appellant.

Terry G. Hannon, Gresham, argued the cause and filed a brief for respondent.

Before McALLISTER, P.J., and DENECKE, HOLMAN, TONGUE, HOWELL and BRYSON, JJ.


HOWELL, Justice.

Plaintiff filed this action as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy issued by the defendant to Ada Barr. The policy provided for the payment of $10,000 upon proof that the insured died in a vehicle-related accident. A jury returned a verdict for plaintiff, and defendant appeals.

The primary issue presented is whether the trial court erred in denying defendant's motion for a judgment of involuntary nonsuit and for a directed verdict....

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