Yett's Administrator v. Yett

Opinion op the Court by

Stanley, Commissioner

Affirming.

On July 1, 1933 George Yett, colored, procured a certificate of life insurance under a group policy covering employees of tlie United States Coal & Coke Company for $1,000, payable to “Amelia Yett, bis wife.” Tlie policy was issued by tbe Missouri State Life Insurance Company, and later assumed by the General American Life Insurance Company. Yett died August 31, 1934,' and the named beneficiary .claimed the insurance. She sued the company’ and the employer, calling upon the latter to file the master policy. The decedent’s administrator and…