Connecticut General Life Insurance v. Riner

OPINION

JONES, Chief Judge.

Douglas C. Riner was convicted in state court of murdering his wife and his conviction was affirmed on appeal. Riner is the primary beneficiary of an insurance policy on his wife’s life. Prior to his conviction, the insurance company filed this inter-pleader action in order to resolve the conflicting claims to the proceeds of the policy between Riner and the alternative beneficiary. Riner, proceeding pro se, has asked the court to stay the case pending his further efforts to have his conviction set aside. For the reasons that follow, I will deny the motion for a stay…