Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada v. Williams

Mr. Presiding Justice McSurely

delivered the opinion of the court.

Vera Williams, the divorced wife of Weir Williams, and Carl S. Williams, his father, are rival claimants for the proceeds of an insurance policy issued by plaintiff on the life of Weir Williams, now deceased. The Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, a corporation, plaintiff, filed its bill of interpleader in court and deposited $9,451.81, the proceeds of the policy; answers and amended answers were filed by both claimants; the court awarded the proceeds to Vera Williams, and Carl Williams appeals.

Vera Williams was the…