Union Central Relief Ass'n v. Johnson
Supreme Court of Alabama
Appeal from Birmingham City Court. Heard before Hon. H. A. Sharpe. Action by Ben. J. Johnson against the Union Central Relief Association upon a sick benefit policy. Judgment for plaintiff and defendant appeals. Transferred from the Court of Appeals under Acts 1911, p. 449.
1Opinion of the CourtThomas, J.
Plaintiff (appellee) sued upon a contract of insurance which provided for the payment of a certain indemnity in the event of disability from illness and accident, and for the payment of a principal sum in the event of death. The trial was had by the court without a jury on an agreed statement of facts.
Counsel frankly state that the real question presented for decision is the proper construction of section 9 of the policy. It is as follows:
“If a member owes more than two weekly payments, such member shall thereby forfeit his or her right to receive benefits for sickness or disability occurring…
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