Edgar v. Rhode Island Ins. Co.

MURRAY, Justice.

This is an action of interpleader, filed in the district court of Orange county by the Rhode Island Insurance Company.

Arlis D. Edgar, the deceased, on April 4, 1942, shipped as a member of the crew of the SS Oklahoma at Port Arthur, Texas. The Insurance Company had issued a policy of War Risk Insurance insuring the lives of the members of the crew, each member being insured in the sum of $5,000. Arlis D. Edgar in a written designation of beneficiary made the following designation of beneficiary of the proceeds of such policy:

“Name Age Relationship Address Share Mrs. A. Edgar…