Prudential Ins. Co. of America v. Quay

TOLIN, District Judge.

This is an interpleader action wherein The Prudential Insurance Company of America has deposited into Court the death benefit from several insurance policies upon the life of Mr. Quay, deceased policy holder. The widow from whom Quay was separated is seeking payment of the funds to her. This is opposed by the administrator of his estate who asks that the funds be distributed to it.

On June 27, 1952, Mr. and Mrs. Quay entered into a property settlement agreement which acknowledged a marriage of more than twenty years duration and the fact that they were separated at the…