Connecticut General Life Insurance Company v. Hazel Jean Gulley

SPRECHER, Circuit Judge.

This appeal arises out of an interpleader action brought by Connecticut General Life Insurance Company to determine which of the defendants, Mary Ann. Balsley or Hazel Jean Gulley, is entitled to the proceeds of a life insurance policy. The policy, which was issued by Connecticut General, covered the life of Julious Balsley, husband to Mary Ann Balsley and father to Hazel Jean Gulley. Connecticut General has paid the contested proceeds into the registry of the district court and is not a party to this appeal.

The district court granted Mary Ann Balsley’s motion for…