Hayden v. Modern Brotherhood of America
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Cedar Rapids Superior Court.t — C. B. Bobbins, Judge. Action in equity to enforce collection of benefits of policy or certificate of insurance issued by the defendant brotherhood upon the life of one Emsley Hayden. There was a decree in plaintiff’s favor, and the last named defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtWeaver, J.
fraternai°beneanceTchangé of when1'effective: by-laws: equitable principles. Emsley Hayden became a member of the defendant brotherhood on March 22, 1904, and maintained such membership in good standing until his' death, April 18, 1913. Due proofs of his death were made, aild ^be brotherhood is ready and willing to Pay the agreed benefit of $1,000; but the same has been withheld because of the controversy arising between the plaintiff, Charles Hayden, ’ • ’ and the defendant Ashna McKinley Hayden, each of whom claims to be the rightful beneficiary of the insurance contract and entitled to…
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- Wood v. Brotherhood of American YeomenSupreme Court of Iowa · 1910
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