Salisbury v. Vick

CLAY, Commissioner.

This controversy involves the right to $20,000 proceeds payable under a life insurance policy. The former wife of the insured claims as the designated beneficiary, and his present widow asserts a claim on behalf of his estate. The trial court found for the former wife.

On September 9, 1957, Orris Salisbury procured a Family Protector Policy with the Commonwealth Life Insurance Company. The principal beneficiary was his “Insured Wife”, the appellee. The face amount was $10,000, with a double indemnity provision. The premiums were paid by the husband through July 8, 1958.

On…