John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance v. Yates

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1936-12-07

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Mr. Justice Brandéis delivered the opinion of the Court. In May, 1932, the John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, a Massachusetts corporation, insured the life of Harmon H. Yates, agreeing to pay upon his death $2,000 to his wife. The policy was applied for, issued and delivered, in New York, where he and his wife resided; and they remained there until h…

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