Knode v. Modern Woodmen of America
Missouri Court of Appeals
Error to Jackson Circuit Court. — Hon. James H. Slover, Judge.
1Opinion of the Court
JOHNSON, J.-
This is an action on a death bene- ■ fit certificate issued by defendant to James S. Knode, November 19, 1902. It is conceded that defendant is *378a fraternal beneficiary society incorporated in Illinois and authorized to do business in this State and that the certificate should be treated as a fraternal beneficiary contract. Knode joined the order at Kansas City and died in that city on January 23, 1904. Plaintiff was his mother and one of the beneficiaries named in the certificate. The defenses interposed in the answer are founded on the alleged fact that a lawful assessment levied…
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