Gillespie v. Modern Woodmen of America

Lively, Judge:

Plaintiff below, hereinafter called the plaintiff, obtained judgment for $3,000.00 upon a verdict against the Modern Woodmen of America, defendant below, hereinafter called defendant, on Dec. 17, 1924. Defendant below prosecutes this writ of error.

Defendant is a fraternal benefit association chartered under the laws of Illinois, and admitted to transact business in this State. About the year 1904, C. A. Mitchell, now deceased, became a member of a local lodge at Bluefield. A certificate was issued to him, the beneficiaries therein being his wife and children. About the year 1922…