Jackson v. Connecticut General Life Ins. Co.

O’QUINN, Justice.

At the time of his death, Dempsey Jackson had on his life a policy of insurance with Connecticut General Life Insurance Company in the sum of $4,000; Laura McGowan, described as “aunt”, was the named beneficiary. Subsequent to the issuance of the policy, the deceased married Ida Jackson, and she was his wife at the time of his death. Mack Hannah was duly appointed administrator, the wife, and the named beneficiary all claimed the proceeds of the policy. Being in doubt as to its ownership, this suit was filed by Connecticut General Life Insurance Company against the three…