Hogan v. Hall

HOLMES, Circuit Judge.

This appeal attacks the disposition made in the court below of the proceeds of an insurance policy issued on the life of Dr. E. A. Hogan, a resident of Louisiana. The contest,- upon interpleader, lies between Mrs. Ethel T. Hogan, widow in community and universal legatee of the deceased insured, and Dr. J. C. Hall, who claims to be the beneficiary of the policy.

Exclusive of issues under alternative pleas, which we need not mention in view of our decision, the questions presented are: (1) Was Dr. Hall’s designation as beneficiary in accordance with the legal requirements…