Patterson v. United States

OPINION

CAFFREY, District Judge.

This is an action brought to determine who of three claimants is entitled to the proceeds of a policy of National Service Life Insurance. The claimants are plaintiff Sigrid A. Patterson, Carrie Patterson and Mabel Patterson. The United States, original defendant, as part of its answer filed a counterclaim for interpleader, admitting liability under the policy, adding Carrie Patterson and Mabel Patterson as parties, and indicating a willingness to pay the proceeds of the policy to the person this Court finds is legally entitled thereto. After trial I find and…