Posey v. Prudential Ins. Co. of America

The Prudential Insurance Company of America (Prudential) filed a complaint of interpleader on February 12, 1979, admitting liability under a policy issued on the life of Daniel Posey, Sr., deceased, and alleging conflicting claims between decedent's son, Elton Posey, and his niece, Rosie Lee Posey. Prudential later amended its complaint to admit further liability under the accidental death provision of the policy. Prudential paid the full amount due into court and asked to be discharged from liability under Rule 22 (b), ARCP.

On August 13, 1979, the trial court, upon finding that there was no…