Bagwell v. Hunt

Beasley, Judge.

Plaintiff-appellant Bagwell appeals the grant of summary judgment to defendant-appellee Hunt in her action to obtain life insurance proceeds. Hunt cross-appeals.

Bagwell had a son, Dana Keith Dean, who, as a member of the Army National Guard had a Servicemen’s Group Life Insurance policy for $35,000. Dean was killed in an automobile accident and the policy primary beneficiary was appellee Hunt, a young woman Dean had been living with for approximately two years prior to his death. Bagwell was the contingent beneficiary. Bagwell commenced this action against Hunt and the insurer…