Minnesota Life Insurance v. Allen

I

THE CASE

SHRIVEN, J.

This suit involves the proceeds of three life insurance policies written by the complainant companies on the life of Sam B. Coward, who died testate on August 20,1961. His estate was the beneficiary in each of the policies. However, his will purported to dispose of the proceeds of all three policies to certain creditors, hence, the administrator with the will annexed, claimed the proceeds which amounted to some $13,739'.00.

On the other hand, the widow claimed the proceeds of said policies because, subsequent to the execution of the foregoing will, the said Sam B. Coward…