Aetna Life Insurance Co. v. Litteer

NUGENT, Judge.

Deborah Faye Litteer appeals from a circuit court judgment in this interpleader action directing that the proceeds of a life insurance policy paid into court by the plaintiff be distributed to a non-party, the estate of Rickey Joe Litteer, deceased. We reverse and remand the case to the trial court for further proceedings.

In July, 1974 Rickey Joe Litteer married defendant-appellant Deborah Faye Litteer who bore his son, defendant James Dennis Litteer. The couple separated in January, 1975 and their marriage was dissolved in August, 1977. Before the dissolution of their marriage,…