Sovereign Camp, W. O. W. v. Johnston

ALEXANDER, Justice.

This action was brought by Cora J. Johnston to recover on an insurance certificate in the sum of $2,000, issued by the Sovereign Camp, Woodmen of the World, on the life of William W. Johnston, and payable to plaintiff as beneficiary. In the trial in the district court judgment was rendered for plaintiff, and defendant appealed.

The suit was defended on the ground that the policy had lapsed for the failure to pay monthly dues. The deceased, William W. Johnston, became a member of the fraternity and was issued a beneficiary certificate in the sum of $2,000 in January, 1905.…