Barthel v. Sovereign Camp, Woodmen of the World

BLAND, J&wkey;

This is an action upon a benefit certificate in the sum of $1000. The case was’tried before the court, without the aid of a jury, resulting in a judgment in favor of plaintiff in the sum of $983.42. Defendant has appealed.

The facts show that defendant is a fraternal beneficiary association, organized under the laws of Nebraska; that on February 5, 1910, it issued to Clifford L. Johnson in this State, a benefit certificate in the sum of $1000, made payable to his sister; that on February 23, 1911, a new certificate, identical in terms as the old, except as to the beneficiary, was…