Rhodes v. Rhodes

This is an equity action for a declaratory judgment that plaintiff, James R. Rhodes, Sr., is beneficiary of insurance on the life of his deceased brother Ocie T. Rhodes. His widow, defendant Josephine, also claimed to be beneficiary. Travelers Insurance Company paid into court $4500, the amount claimed, and was released from liability. Following trial the estate of insured was declared to be beneficiary and plaintiff has appealed.

The insurance was evidenced by a certificate issued to Ocie, effective January 1, 1954, under group policies covering employees of Solar Aircraft Company by whom…