Spring v. Chautauqua Mutual Life Ass'n

The defendant, which is, by the answer, admitted to be a mutual insurance association organized under chapter 175 of the Laws of 1883, did, on the 20th day of June, 1888, issue its policy or certificate of insurance to Levi T. Spring, the plaintiff’s intestate, in the sum of $4,000, $1,000 thereof be-' ing payable to his personal representatives, and .$3,000 thereof to his wife. This action was brought by the executrix to recover the sum of $1,000. On the trial the jury rendered a verdict for the plaintiff, and from an order from the same court, denying the defendant’s motion for a new trial,…