Williard v. Prudential Insurance Co. of America

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Schaffer,

Defendant issued its policy of life insurance to Edward J. Williard. The instrument provided that the company would pay the amount of the policy “unto the executors or administrators of the insured, unless settlement shall be made as provided in article II under the head of ‘Provisions’ below, immediately upon receipt of due proof of the death of the insured during the continuance of this policy.”

Under the head “Provisions,” article II is as follows: “Facility of Payment. The company may make any payment provided for in this policy to any relative by blood or…