Legal Opinion
Hall v. Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided December 10, 1940No. Docket No. 73, Calendar No. 41,150PublishedCited by 41 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtSharpe, J.
This is an action to determine the right to proceeds of a life insurance policy issued by the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States on the life of Billy Charles Will.
The principal facts are not in dispute. When Billy Charles Will was 18 years of age his father died leaving him an estate of approximately $4,000. After consulting with relatives, he decided upon having William IT. Foote as his guardian and, accordingly, Mr. Foote was so appointed by the probate court. Billy Charles Will made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Foote and also continued friendly relations with members of…
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