Csohan v. United Benefit Life Insurance Co.
Ohio Court of Appeals for Cuyahoga County
200 N.E.2d 345 (1964)
Relevant factsFree
Csohan (plaintiff), a California resident, sued United Benefit (defendant) in Ohio over a $5,000 life insurance policy, and United Benefit — willing to pay whichever family member was the proper beneficiary but unwilling to pay twice — separately interpleaded in a California action between Csohan and the decedent's wife, both California residents; the Ohio court enjoined United Benefit from continuing the California action, and United Benefit appealed.
IssueFree
Whether a court has the power to enjoin a party from litigating a case in another court even if the latter jurisdiction can more fully resolve the dispute at issue.