Ferguson v. Grand Lodge of Iowa Legion of Honor
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Page District Court. — Thomas Arthur, Judge. This is an action at law, brought by the plaintiff to recover from defendant the difference between the face value of a certificate of insurance for $2,000 and the amount paid her by the defendant, to wit, $1,181. There was a trial to the court, without a jury.
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Appeal from Page District Court. — Thomas Arthur, Judge. This is an action at law, brought by the plaintiff to recover from defendant the difference between the face value of a certificate of insurance for $2,000 and the amount paid her by the defendant, to wit, $1,181. There was a trial to the court, without a jury. The trial court found for the defendant, and that deceased waived his right to complain of the lien made upon his policy and the assessments made, and that plaintiff is estopped by such waiver; also that the payment by defendant of $1,181, which was received and retained by…
1Opinion of the CourtPreston, J.
Plaintiff was the widow 'of William P. Ferguson. The defendant is a society incorporated under the laws of Iowa, engaged in the business of promoting fraternity and affording financial aid to widows of deceased members. In 1880, there was issued to William P. Ferguson a certificate of membership, providing for the payment of $2,000, in case of his death, to his wife, the plaintiff. Deceased paid all dues and assessments. He died in Iowa, oh October 15, 1910. In October, 1910, proof of death -was furnished, and, about August 7, 1911, defendant forwarded to plaintiff a draft for $1,181, which…
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