Kniffin v. Kniffin

PRESIDING JUSTICE BUCKLEY

delivered the opinion of the court:

This appeal arises out of an action brought by the plaintiff, Judith Kniffin, wife of Andrew William Kniffin, deceased, to enjoin payment of the proceeds of a life insurance policy issued on her husband’s life to the defendant, Andrew John Kniffin, the insured’s father and designated beneficiary. Plaintiff alleged that she was entitled to the proceeds rather than defendant. Defendant filed a motion for summary judgment alleging there existed no issue as to any material fact. The trial court entered an order granting summary judgment,…