Lincoln Benefit Life Co. v. Heitz

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

FRANK, District Judge.

INTRODUCTION

Lincoln Benefit Life Company (“Lincoln”) initiated this interpleader action against Brenda Kay Heitz, formerly known as Brenda Kay Caswell, (“Heitz”) and Claudine Starkey, as Administrator of the Estate of Dirk W. Caswell, (the “Estate”) to resolve a dispute over who is the rightful beneficiary to proceeds from a life insurance policy. This matter came before the Court, pursuant to Heitz’s and the Estate’s Motions for Summary Judgment. For the reasons set forth below, the Court denies Heitz’s motion and grants the Estate’s motion.

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