Curtis v. Curtis

PRESLAR, Justice.

Suit by the widow of an insured against the sister of the insured for the proceeds of a $55,000.00 life policy, the widow, Farida Curtis, contending that she is the sole beneficiary, and the sister, Jewel Curtis, claiming to be a co-beneficiary entitled to one-half, $27,500.00. The insurer, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, paid the proceeds into court and was discharged as a party defendant. The district court, sitting without a jury, rendered judgment for the widow. We are of the opinion that such judgment is correct.

The insured, J. B. Curtis, Jr., was a dealer…