Taylor v. Johnson

OPINION ON REHEARING

Previously, we affirmed the trial court’s order directing that the proceeds of life insurance purchased by Colonel Kenneth Johnson be paid to Dellona Johnson, his lawful wife at the time of Johnson’s death. We issue this opinion on rehearing in response to and in clarification of an issue raised in appellant’s motion for rehearing.

In August 1980, Colonel Johnson purchased a $10,000.00 life insurance policy, naming his wife, Dellona Johnson, the primary beneficiary. The record shows that the policy was numbered 0393200S. Thereafter, in the spring of 1983, Colonel Johnson…