Capitol Life Insurance Co. v. Porter

CRANDALL, Judge.

James A. Porter (insured) was issued a life insurance policy by the Capitol Life Insurance Company (insurer). The insurer’s records listed Lynn G. Porter, insured’s wife, as beneficiary under the policy. After the insured’s death, a change of beneficiary form was found among his personal belongings. The form designated Theresa Porter, his mother, as the new beneficiary. 1 Theresa Porter and Lynn S. Porter both claimed that they were entitled to the proceeds of the insurance policy. Insurer interpled the proceeds to the court and was discharged. Lynn Porter (wife) appeals from…