Sovereign Camp of Woodmen of the World v. Bailey

Suit was brought hy appellee to recover on a benefit certificate issued by appellant to W. L. Bailey, now deceased, payable on his death to Willie Lee Bailey, .his minor child.

The defense urged by the association was that by virtue of the provision of the certificate, as well as the constitution and by-laws thereof, in event a member holding such certificate should meet his death or die in consequence of the violation, or attempted violation, of the laws of the state or United States, the certificate would become null and void, and all rights thereunder become forfeited. Such is a correct…