McMahan v. Old Southern Life Ins. Co.

Quillian McMahan, as executor of the estate of Lillie Maude McMahan, appeals from a summary judgment granted in favor of the defendants, and, in his individual capacity, he appeals from an order granting the defendants' motion to dismiss. We affirm in part and reverse in part.

On February 18, 1984, Lillie Maude McMahan died, at the age of 81 years. Her son, Quillian McMahan, was appointed executor of the estate on March 26, 1984. Quillian, as executor of the estate, filed this suit against Old Southern Life Insurance Company (hereinafter referred to as "Old Southern") on August 2, 1984,…