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In re Soper’s Estate
Facts
Following ten years of marriage, Ira Collins Soper secretly left his better half Adeline Johnson Westphal (plaintiff) in Louisville, Kentucky and moved to Minnesota. At the time, he vanished, Ira's vehicle was found at the bank of an adjacent canal alongside portions of his garments and hat. Inside the vehicle were a few notes persuading that Ira had conferred suicide. While in Minnesota, Ira assumed the name John W. Youthful, bought an effective fuel business with an acquaintance, and married Gertrude Whitby (defendant). Soon Ira, as John W. Youthful, acquired a life coverage policy which gave that all proceeds were to go to "the surviving spouse" upon his demise. After his demise, numerous years after the fact continues from the life coverage policy were given to Gertrude as the surviving spouse. When Adeline found out, she documented suit in state court to recoup the insurance money. The trial court held for Gertrude and Adeline appealed.
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