Bush v. Modern Woodmen of America
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal jrom Allamakee District Court. — -W. J. Springer, Judge. Action on a certificate issued by the defendant, The Modern Woodmen of America, to plaintiff. Intervention by nephews of deceased, on the ground that plaintiff was ineligible as dependent.
1Opinion of the CourtGaynor, J.
1. Insurance: fraternal benefit certificate: designating beneficiary: statutory control. This is a suit • in equity, brought by the plaintiff, upon a .certificate issued bv the defendant Modern Woodmen of America to one W. D. Bean, in which she was named as beneficiary. The interveners are the heirs of W. I). Bean, and they claim the proceeds because of alleged ineligibility of the named beneficiary, the plaintiff.
The society admits liability, but expresses doubt as to the party entitled to the funds, filed an answer to that effect, and paid the money into court after suit was begun, without…
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