Coley v. Walker

Margaret Ann Coley appeals from a judgment notwithstanding the verdict granted by the trial court in favor of Margie Walker, as the administratrix of the estate of Willodean Duke Cray, deceased. This case is before this court pursuant to § 12-2-7(6), Ala. Code 1975. The trial judge set aside the jury's decision that Mrs. Cray intended to change the beneficiary on a life insurance policy to designate Mrs. Coley as the sole beneficiary of the proceeds of the policy. We reverse and remand.

Willodean Cray was Margaret Ann Coley's aunt. Testimony adduced at trial indicated that the two women…