Shellman v. Independence Life & Accident Insurance Co.

PALMORE, Justice.

Joseph M. Shellman appeals from a summary judgment made final under CR 54.-02, determining that the facts established thus far in this proceeding preclude his recovering the proceeds of an insurance policy on the life of his divorced wife, May-dee.

The policy was issued on March 10, 1967, for a renewable term of five years. In the application Maydee’s occupation was listed as the co-owner of a retirement home and her duties were described as “managerial.” Joseph was named as the beneficiary and a daughter, Lana Susan, as contingent beneficiary. Joseph also was shown on the…