Williams v. Prudential Ins. Co.

Georgia Williams, the named beneficiary of a life insurance policy, appeals the judgment granted in favor of Prudential Life Insurance Company of America (Prudential) and its agent Clennon Kasal, in an action by Williams to collect the proceeds of the policy. We affirm.

William L. Appling purchased the life insurance policy in question from Prudential in 1979. Appellant Williams was the designated beneficiary of the policy, which had a face value of $10,000.00. Appling died on April 26, 1981. Prudential refused to pay the policy proceeds to Williams on the basis of lapse in premium payments by…