Damon v. Northern Life Insurance

The plaintiff, Barbara Damon, former wife of the deceased, Michael K. Damon, brought this action to establish her right to receive the proceeds of a life insurance policy as the designated beneficiary. The court entered a summary judgment for Mrs. Damon. Sally Damon, personal representative of the estate of her father, appeals.

In May 1958, Michael K. Damon purchased a $50,000 life insurance policy from Northern Life Insurance Co. (Northern Life), naming his first wife, Peggy Ann, as the beneficiary. In 1964, Mr. Damon and Peggy Ann were divorced and all rights in the insurance policy were…