Rosenthal v. New York Life Ins. Co., 304 U.S. 263 (1938)

Rosenthal v. New York Life Insurance Co.


No. 924


Decided May 16, 1938
304 U.S. 263

PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF APPEALS FOR THE EIGHTH CIRCUIT

Syllabus

Questions concerning reinstatement, lapse, contestability and extension of insurance policies are to be decided by the federal courts in accordance with the applicable state law. Ere Railroad v. Tompkins, ante, p. 64.

Certiorari granted; 94 F.2d 675, vacated.

Petition for certiorari to review affirmance of a decree cancelling insurance reinstatements for fraud and dismissing counterclaims.