The Order of United Commercial Travelers of America v. Hazel Marie Duncan

This is an appeal from a judgment of the District Court rendered upon a jury verdict in favor of the beneficiary under a life insurance policy issued by defendant, 1 a fraternal beneficiary society incorporated under the laws of Ohio. The life insurance certificate issued to the insured, a resident of Michigan, within the state of Michigan, provided that the constitution, bylaws, articles of incorporation and insurance application, together with the certificate, should constitute the contract. The claim of the beneficiary was disallowed December 14, 1951, and suit was brought November…