MURPHY v MURPHY

[2004] Lloyd's Rep IR 744

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Pill, Lord Justice Chadwick and Lord Justice Thomas

Insurance (life) - Policy taken out by husband and wife - Proceeds payable to survivor - Parties divorcing - Husband’s new partner having child - Death of husband - Whether proceeds of policy payable to wife alone or in part to husband’s estate - Joint and composite insurance - Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.