Haupt v. United States

LEAHY, District Judge.

This is an action by the plaintiffs, Bert-■hold B. Haupt and Elsie .M. Haupt to recover the proceeds of an insurance policy issued by defendant United States of America. The United States in its answer filed a counterclaim for interpleader in accordance with the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 445, and thereupon Merccdas Haupt Houser was made an additional party defendant. *763Although personally served with process on October 23', 1951, in the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, she failed to appear, and no appearance was made in her behalf. Said Mercedas Haupt Houser has also been…