Standard Life & Accident Insurance v. Catlin
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Wayne; Lillibridge, J. Bill of interpleader by the Standard Life & Accident Insurance Company against Nettie Gail Catlin and James E. Hawkins, administrator of the estate of Andrew Catlin, deceased, to determine the right to the proceeds of a policy. From a decree in favor of defendant Catlin, the administrator appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtMontgomery, J.
This is a hill of interpleader. The complainant, having admitted liability upon a policy of insurance issued to Andy Catlin, and having paid the money into court, the contest is between Nettie Gail Catlin and the personal representatives of the deceased. The policy contained the following assurance by the company:
“Will pay the insured the full principal sum aforesaid; or if death shall result from such injuries alone, within 90 days, will pay $000 to little Nettie Gail Catlin, daughter, if surviving, or, in the event of her prior death, to the legal representatives or assigns of the insured.”
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