Jackson v. Smith

ALLEN, Justice.

Betty Jackson (“Betty”) appeals from the judgment on an interpleader action brought by Massachusetts Indemnity and Life Insurance Company (“MILICO”) to determine who was entitled to the proceeds from a life insurance policy issued to Sylvester Jackson. Betty, the sister of Sylvester Jackson and the designated beneficiary of the policy, claimed that she was entitled to the $70,000 proceeds. Eliza Smith (“Eliza”) claimed that, as the alleged com mon-law wife of Sylvester Jackson, she was entitled to all, or alternatively, one-half of the proceeds because Sylvester Jackson…