Prudential Insurance Co. of America v. Orr's Administrator

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Miller

Affirming.

By its policy dated June 3,1904, the appellant insured the life of William Orr in the sum of $1,000.00, naming his wife, Nellie A. Orr, as the beneficiary.

On March 8, 1915, Nellie A. Orr obtained' a divorce from her husband, and, on January 1,1916, he died. The policy contained a clause which permitted the insured to change the beneficiary; but he never exercised that right.

At the time of his death, William Orr owed the company $59.45 for borrowed money, leaving a balance of $940.55 due upon the policy.

The appellee Rudolph was appointed…