Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society v. Bank of Waynesboro

CRAWFORD, Judge.

This case originated as an interpleader action filed by Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society to determine the proper payee of the proceeds of a life insurance policy on the life of Lewis Evans Staggs. After deposit of the policy proceeds with the clerk of the trial court, the case developed into a contest between Robbie Roberta Staggs, the insured’s widow, and Bank of Waynesboro, the Staggs’ creditor. A trial by jury was held and at the conclusion of all the proof, the trial court directed a verdict for the Bank of Waynesboro and entered judgment awarding the proceeds…