Anderson v. Idaho Mutual Benefit Association

TAYLOR, Chief Justice.

In 1928 Catherine White and Allen j. Cronk were married, January 19, 19.32, the defendant (appellant) issued,its certificate insuring the life of Catherine Cronk in the sum of $1,000 payable to Allen J. Cronk as beneficiary. February 23, 1933, defendant’s secretary endorsed’ upon the policy the name of Florence Margarfet White, as beneficiary. Florence' was a daughter of the insured by a previous marriage.

The insured died July 18, 1952. Cronk, the original beneficiary, made proof of death July 24, 1952. The proceeds of the policy . were paid to him by .defendant July…