Garrison v. Modern Woodmen of America

Tebbets, C.

This is an action by the plaintiff against defendant to recover on a beneficiary certificate. Trial had to a jury. Judgment for plaintiff, and defendant appeals.

The plaintiff in this action is 'the daughter and sole beneficiary named in a certificate issued by defendant to one G. G. Garrison for .$2,000, payable to plaintiff on the death of insured, who at the time of the issuance of the certificate was of the age of 43 years. The defendant is a fraternal beneficiary society incorporated, organized and doing business under the laws of the state of Illinois. Among other conditions…