Gignac v. Columbia National Life Insurance

Marguerite M. Gignac, widow of Arthur L. Gignac, and Joseph A. Payne, administrator of the estate of Arthur L. Gignac, deceased, both made claim to the proceeds of a life insurance policy issued to Mr. Gignac in 1921 by the Columbian National Life Insurance Company. The amount due on the policy, $3,117.41, has been paid into court by the insurance company. The case was submitted to the court below on the pleadings without any testimony being taken. The facts are not in dispute.

When the policy was issued the insured was married to Amelia M. Gignac, who was named therein as beneficiary. She…