Occidental Life Insurance v. Powers

(dissenting) — In my opinion, the judgment appealed from should be reversed, at least as to Minnie Lombard Powers, the mother of Leon Frank Powers, the insured. I am fully aware of the difficulties presented in the question to be here determined, but I am convinced that the rule laid down by the majority is too broad, is not supported by law or reason, and that the effects of this principle will be most confusing, and will lead to most unfortunate results.

I adhere to the doctrine that a husband cannot dispose of community personal property in ways which are essentially inimical or adverse to…