In re Franklin

MEMORANDUM OPINION

ELLIS, District Judge.

This matter came before the Court for a bench trial on the merits. In addition to the testimony of both claimants, the Court received into evidence the parties’ proffered exhibits and the testimony of a third witness by deposition. The Court here sets forth its findings of fact and conclusions of law, pursuant to Rule 52, Fed.R.Civ.P.

At issue in this interpleader action1 is the right to receive the proceeds of a life insurance policy issued by the stakeholder, Northwestern National Life Insurance Company, to Horace A. Franklin, as the insured, in…