Blair v. Travelers Insurance

PRESIDING JUSTICE KILEY

delivered the opinion of the court.

Plaintiff’s decedent, Jack D. Adams, shot and killed his wife and their infant son and then committed suicide by shooting himself. At the time of the killings he was beneficiary under a $10,000 policy issued by Travelers Insurance Company on the life of his wife. Plaintiff, Administrator of Adams’ estate, sued for the proceeds. The wife’s parents also claimed the proceeds. Travelers interpleaded both claimants and, with leave of court, deposited $10,000 with the clerk of court to be paid to the lawful claimant. The cause was referred…