Christensen v. Sabad

ERICKSON, Justice.

Petitioner sought a writ of certiorari to review the unpublished court of appeals decision in Christensen v. Sabad, No. 86CA1326 (Colo.App. Dec. 10, 1987), affirming the trial court’s holding that respondent was entitled to the proceeds of decedent's life insurance policy. We granted certiorari and now affirm.

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This dispute centers around a $60,000 life insurance policy owned by decedent Joseph J. Christensen. Christensen maintained a life insurance policy and a profit sharing plan designating “Barbara R. Christensen, Wife,” who is the respondent in this case, as the policy’s…