Equitable Life Assurance Society v. Jacobson

This is an action in interpleader. Plaintiff paid into court the sum of fifteen thousand dollars due on an insurance policy on the life of William P. Jacobson, deceased, and thereupon by order of court was discharged from further liability under the policy. This left the controversy for determination upon the adverse claims of the interpleading parties, to wit, respondent Cora M. Jacobson, executrix, and appellant Brunswig Drug Company. Judgment was entered in favor of the executrix. The appeal is taken from that judgment.

In March, 1912, William F. Jacobson was engaged in the retail drug…