Barnes v. Prudential Ins. Co.

This case presents a contest between the original and substitute beneficiaries under a policy of insurance issued on the life of Dave T. Barnes, a resident of Kingsport and an employee of the Mead Corporation, which had group insurance on its employees who participated in the payment of premiums.

The certificate issued thereunder to Mr. Barnes named his wife, Mrs. Cubie Barnes, as beneficiary, and has this provision: “The beneficiary may be changed in accordance with the terms of the (group) policy by said employee (insured) at any time while the insurance on his . . . life is in force by…