Giberson v. Wilson

CLAY, Commissioner.

This suit involves the right to the proceeds of a $6,000 life insurance policy. The trial court, hearing the case without a jury, adjudged that appellee Helen Wilson, named as the original and sole beneficiary, was entitled to the proceeds. Appellants contend the insured changed the beneficiary prior to his death.

The policy provided for a change of beneficiary upon written request. Shortly before the insured’s death such a request was sent to the proper office. However, it was executed and the insured’s name signed thereto by his daughter-in-law, Bonnie Jasper. Her husband,…