Morehead v. Morehead

This case commenced as an interpleader action by Provident Life and Accident Insurance Company to determine who was entitled to the proceeds of a group insurance policy payable on the death of J.J. Morehead. The trial court ordered the benefits paid to Nellie Morehead. The court of appeals reversed that judgment and re*382manded the case for a new trial. 738 S.W. 2d 42. We reverse the judgment of the court of appeals.

J.J. Morehead was an employee of Lone Star Steel. He initially designated his wife, Nellie, as beneficiary of an insurance policy written by Travelers Insurance Company. J.J. and…