POND v. NORTH AMERICAN LIFE AND CAS. CO.

No. 84-329.

697 P.2d 1360 (1985)

Elizabeth L. POND, Plaintiff and Petitioner, v. NORTH AMERICAN LIFE AND CASUALTY COMPANY, a corporation, Defendant and Respondent.

Supreme Court of Montana.

Decided April 11, 1985.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Cure, Borer & Davis, Gregory J. Hatley, argued, Great Falls, Mont., for plaintiff and petitioner.

Jardine, Stephenson, Blewett & Weaver; Jack L. Lewis, argued, Great Falls, Mont., for defendant and respondent.


HUNT, Justice.

This is a declaratory judgment action upon certification by the United States District Court, District of Montana, Great Falls Division, Honorable Paul G. Hatfield, that the question upon which adjudication is sought is controlling in federal litigation. This case originated in federal court as a dispute between an insurer and the beneficiary of an insured concerning whether the insured died in such a manner as to require coverage.

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