Equitable Life Assurance Society v. Stilley

On October 22, 1930, The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States, issued its policy in the sum of $1,000, upon the life of Owen H. Stilley, with double indemnity if death should be occasioned by accidental means. Mary Elizabeth Stilley, his wife, and appellant herein, was named as beneficiary.

On December 26, 1931, Stilley and his wife, having separated, entered into an agreement as to division and settlement of property rights, and the custody of their child. Stilley, on January 6, 1932, applied in writing to the insurance company to change the beneficiary in the policy to E. W.…