Shelton v. Minnis
Mississippi Supreme Court
Appeal from the circuit court of Leflore county. Hon. Monroe McClure, Judge. Suit by Arizona Shelton against the G-rand United Order of Odd Fellows, which interpleaded Ira Minnis, from a judgment for Minnis, plaintiff appeals. The facts are fully stated in the opinion of the court.
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Appeal from the circuit court of Leflore county. Hon. Monroe McClure, Judge. Suit by Arizona Shelton against the G-rand United Order of Odd Fellows, which interpleaded Ira Minnis, from a judgment for Minnis, plaintiff appeals. The facts are fully stated in the opinion of the court. On the proposition of Arizona Shelton, although an illegitimate child, being embraced within the meaning of the word “children,” as used in the by-laws of the defendant order, we are inclined to believe that both opposing counsel, and ourselves have been far estray from the proper point of view in the discussion of…
1Opinion of the CourtCook, J.
Appellant sued the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows upon a certificate, or policy, of insurance written by it upon the life of her deceased mother, and made payable to appellant. The defendant filed its plea, or interpleader, and paid into court the amount covered by its policy of insurance, admitting its liability, but averring that Ira Minnis, appellee, and husband of the deceased, had propounded his claim to the money due on said policy, and asked that he be summoned to appear and contest with appellant his right to the money. Ira Minnis did enter his appearance and propound his claim,…
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