Brown v. Agin

Murphy, Justice.

We have before us two appeals from orders denying motions for amended findings or for a new trial in three actions brought to re cover the proceeds of life insurance policies. The trial court held that decedent’s four surviving children, who were plaintiffs, were entitled to the proceeds of two of the policies on his life and that the surviving wife, defendant, was entitled to the proceeds of the third policy. Both parties appeal. The basic issue before us is whether or not a court of equity, in deciding which claimants are entitled to the proceeds of the decedent’s policies,…