Sumter v. American Surety Co.

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. Justice Bonham.

Clarence Sumter, a soldier in service in the World War, died overseas leaving of force a policy of insurance of which his father, Demus Sumter, was the beneficiary, to whom the proceeds of the policy were paid. Demus thereafter died leaving, unexpended, of this insurance the sum of $1,024.70, which, under the Federal law, reverted to the estate of Clarence Sumter.

Demus Sumter was twice married. His first wife was named Ann; his second wife was named Della. Upon his death Della Sumter, Ada Belle Sumter, Annie Fee Sumter, Rebecca…