Gore v. Prudential Insurance Company of America

This was an action for the proceeds of a life insurance policy and for attorney fees. The trial was had before the court without a jury and judgment was awarded to plaintiff for both the proceeds of the policy and attorney fees. Defendant appealed only from the award of attorney fees.

Defendant insured the life of Harry W. Gorei At the time of the insured’s death, the primary beneficiary named in the policy was “Myrl B. Gore,. wife,” thé present plaintiff. However, she was not the wife of the insured at the time of his death because they had been divorced. The secondary beneficiaries were the…