Voyager Life Insurance v. Estate of Bagley

Carley, Judge.

These two cases arose when the executor under the will of Frank G. Bagley, deceased, made claim for payment under two credit life insurance policies issued by appellant-insurer. Appellant denied payment and the instant suits were filed, styled as “Estate of Frank G. Bagley vs. Voyager Life Insurance Company.” Summary judgment was granted in both cases to the appellee-estate, as plaintiff, and appeal was brought to this court by appellant.

“An estate is not a legal entity which can be a party plaintiff to legal proceedings, because the exclusive right to bring actions in behalf of…