State Farm Life Insurance v. Davidson

State Farm Life Insurance Company filed an interpleader action in the circuit court of Madison County to determine entitlement to the proceeds of an insurance policy on the life of Stephen W. Davidson claimed by Susan E. Davidson, his widow and primary beneficiary of the policy, and Harold W. Davidson, his father and successor beneficiary of the policy. Stephen Davidson died on October 31, 1979, as a result of a gunshot wound to the head. The proceeds of the policy, $21,739, plus interest, were deposited with the court, and State Farm was dismissed from the action.

Susan Davidson was charged…