First Nat. Bank Horse Cave v. Cann's Ex'r

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Willis

Reversing.

The single question presented in this case is whether the proceeds of a United States government converted insurance policy paid to the estate of the insured soldier is subject to the soldier’s debts.

Walter C. Cann, a soldier of the United States, obtained a war risk insurance certificate dated December 7, 1917, whereby he was insured against death in the sum of $10,000 while in the Army of the United States during the World War. On October 18, 1919, he executed a will providing, first, for the payment of his debts, and, second, “After all of my…