American National Insurance Co. v. Conestoga Settlement Trust

OPINION

Opinion by:

MARIALYN BARNARD, Justice.

In this accelerated appeal, appellant American National Insurance Company (“ANICO”) appeals the trial court’s order granting a request by The Conestoga Settlement Trust (“Conestoga”) to apply New York law to issues relating to the validity of a life insurance policy in the underlying suit. ANICO contends the trial court should apply New Jersey law. We affirm the trial court’s order.

Background

The underlying dispute concerns the proceeds of a $10 million life insurance policy, insuring the life of New York resident Rachel Einhorn. In 2007, Einhorn…