McClain v. Beder

OPINION

OGG, Presiding Judge.

There is one issue in this appeal. Does the divorce of the insured from the named beneficiary terminate the right of the named beneficiary to recover the proceeds of a life insurance policy upon the death of the insured?

Joe Beder purchased an insurance policy on his life in January, 1973. The named beneficiary was his wife, Linda Beder, now Linda McClain, the appellant/defendant in this case. Joe Beder and Linda McClain were divorced in February, 1973. Joe Beder died in May, 1973, and at the time of his death his former wife Linda was the named beneficiary under…