WAGAR v. PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA


556 P.2d 658 (1976)

276 Or. 827

Laurie WAGAR, Respondent, v. THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA, a New Jersey Corporation, Appellant.

Supreme Court of Oregon, In Banc.

Decided November 26, 1976.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

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

Fred J. Amundson, Moore & Amundson, P.C., Medford, argued the cause and filed a brief for respondent.


McALLISTER, Justice.

Plaintiff, Laurie Wagar, brought this action to recover on a policy of life insurance issued by defendant on the life of her deceased husband. An order of default and judgment were taken against the defendant. The defendant then filed a motion to set aside the order of default and the judgment. The trial court entered an order denying the defendant's motion. The defendant appeals from that order.

The sole question on appeal is whether...

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