Prudential Insurance of America v. Hernandez

In this action concerning the proceeds of a life insurance policy, each of the parties moves for various relief upon undisputed facts.

Plaintiff insurer seeks to withdraw as a stakeholder of the proceeds of an insurance policy upon the life of Miguel Angel Hernandez-Diaz. The decedent was the father of two illegitimate children, who are defendants herein. During his lifetime he acknowledged his paternity by two separate undisputed instruments given in 1967 and 1969, respectively, in support of the birth registration of the children. The 1969 acknowledgment was made in Thailand where Hernandez…