Crozier v. Equitable Life Assurance Society of United States

Worswick, A.C.J.

Jacklyn Crozier appeals a judgment which allocated $17,500 of life insurance proceeds to the children of Jacklyn and decedent Scott Crozier, and $22,500 to Karen Crozier, decedent's widow. Jacklyn contends that the children should receive the entire $40,000 benefit; Karen cross-appeals contending she should receive it all. We hold that the children are entitled to all of the proceeds.

Jacklyn and Scott were married in 1968 and divorced in December 1972. Three children were born of this marriage. None of the children had been emancipated or had attained majority at the time of…