Smith v. New England Mutual Life Insurance

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MOON, J.

This is a life insurance case involving cross-motions for summary judgment on the issues of coverage and standing. Bonnie L. Smith (Smith), plaintiff-appellee, claims that she is entitled to $25,000 of life insurance proceeds under a policy issued by defendant-appellant New England Mutual Life Insurance Company (New England). The circuit court agreed with Smith and granted summary judgments on both issues in her favor and against New England. We reverse on the issue of coverage and remand this case for entry of judgment in favor of New England.

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The facts are not…