Novotny v. Acacia Mutual Life Insurance

Irene Novotny, plaintiff, brought suit seeking to collect the proceeds of a life insurance policy issued by the Acacia Mutual Life Insurance Company upon the life of her husband, Frank Novotny, deceased.

The insurance company filed a counter-complaint in the nature of an interpleader, admitting the policy, alleging that there were rival claimants and that the company is ready to pay the amount due to such persons as the court may order.

Frank Novotny, Jr., and Gladys N. Brence, children of Frank Novotny, the insured, by prior marriage, filed answers claiming the fund; pending the litigation…