Bedgood v. Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society

Sognier, Judge.

Alfred Bedgood brought suit against Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society (Woodmen) alleging that he, as beneficiary, was entitled to the proceeds of a life insurance policy Woodmen had issued to Connie Mae Bedgood, his wife, prior to her death. The trial court granted Woodmen’s motion for summary judgment and Bedgood appeals.

The basic facts are not disputed. Appellant’s decedent applied for a $25,000 life insurance policy with appellee on October 31, 1986. Clinton Collins, appellee’s field representative, filled out the application; appellant’s decedent then signed it…