H. J. Mullins & Co. v. Thompson

Citations

• 51 Tex. 7

Syllabus

<p>1. Practice—Evidence.—This court will not consider the admissibility of testimony, to which the record shows no objection was made in the court below.</p> <p>2. Construction op life insurance policy.—A life insurance policy, payable to the heirs of the assured, does not form part of his estate for the payment of his debts.</p> <p>3. Heirs.—The word “heirs” in an insurance policy is sufficiently explicit to enable parties proving heirship to take the proceeds of such policy as against the creditors.</p> <p>4. Heirs or assigns.—A policy payable to the heirs or assigns oí the assured was assignable by the assured, and not being assigned, the heirs were entitled to it on the death of the assured.</p>