Hunt v. Unity Life & Accident Insurance Ass'n

Motion by plaintiff for summary judgment. The interpleaded defendant does not dispute the identity of the plaintiff being the designated beneficiary named “ Mary Hunt, Wife ” on the policy of life insurance issued by the defendant association. His contention is that she is not and never was the wife of his decedent brother, the insured and that she had no insurable interest. The term “wife” is merely descriptive and does not affect her right to receive the insurance benefits of the policy. (Gibson v. Travelers Ins. Co., 183 Misc. 678.) The documentary proof shows the application for the…