CALLAHAN v. STATE FARM LIFE INS. CO.

No. 17786-2-II.

920 P.2d 205 (1996)

82 Wash.App. 807

Karen J. CALLAHAN, individually, and as Personal Representative of the Estate of Michael E. Callahan, Appellants, v. STATE FARM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, an Illinois corporation, Respondent.

Court of Appeals of Washington, Division 2.

Publication Ordered August 9, 1996.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Bertha Baranko Fitzer, Tacoma, for appellants.

Michael John Gainer, Julin Fosso Sage McBride & Mason, Seattle, for respondent.


BRIDGEWATER, Judge.

Karen J. Callahan appeals from the grant of State Farm's motion for summary judgment, which ordered that coverage for the suicide of Michael E. Callahan was limited to the amount of limited death benefits previously tendered by State Farm. We hold that the "issue date" is unambiguous and affirm.

The Callahans purchased a life insurance policy from State Farm. Under its terms, if the insured died by suicide within two years of the issue...

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