Merriam v. National Life & Accident Ins.

This is a contest between complainant Merriam and Thomas C. Kelly, administrator of the estate of Robert E. Knight, over the proceeds of life insurance in the defendant company, procured by Knight and carried by him on his life in the net sum of $2,000, which the company, interpleading, has paid into court. The original bill was filed by Merriam, to which, with certain allowed amendments, the administrator demurred. The chancellor overruled the demurrer and allowed an appeal.

The policy, which was in the physical possession of complainant Merriam, on its face named as the beneficiary, “Estate…