Leal v. Leal

BARROW, Justice.

This is an interpleader action brought by appellee American National Insurance Company, against appellee Carmen Leal, and appellant, Aurelio Leal, to determine ownership of the proceeds of a $1,000 life insurance policy issued by interpleader on the life of Ramon Leal, deceased.

A summary judgment was granted on behalf of Carmen Leal determining that she was the owner of the proceeds and on behalf of the Company, determining that it was entitled to recover reasonable attorney’s fees of $150.00, as well as $27.35 court costs and expenses.

The uncontradicted evidence shows that on…