C.D. Pulliam v. Alfa Insurance Company

WILSON, J., FOR THE COURT:

¶ 1. Annie Patterson was the owner and primary beneficiary of a $50,000 life insurance policy that insured the life of her nephew and ward, Christopher Nance. Annie designated Christopher's biological mother, Angela Nance, as the policy's contingent beneficiary. After Annie died, her father, C.D. Pulliam, attempted to make himself an owner and beneficiary of the policy. When Christopher died about a year later, a dispute arose as to whether C.D. or Angela was entitled to the proceeds of the policy.

¶ 2. The insurer, Alfa Insurance Co., filed an interpleader complaint…