Webster v. State Mut. Life Assur. Co.

HALL, District Judge.

On June 10, 1937, the plaintiff, Henry Webster, as the insured, under two life insurance policies then in force with the defendant, executed the first three, and his wife, Caroline, the fourth of the following documents:

1. A change of beneficiary from his wife, Caroline, to his estate (Exhibit “C”) ;

2. An amendment to his original application, whereby he relinquished the right to change beneficiaries without their consent (Exhibit “D”);

3. A designation of his wife, Caroline, as beneficiary with power to sell, surrender, or assign, without his consent, and by the same…