Ancient Order of Hibernians v. Mahon

This is a bill of interpleader filed by plaintiff, an unincorporated fraternal beneficiary association, to have it determined whether the beneficiary certificate issued to William L. Mahon in March, 1905, should be paid to Elizabeth M. Mahon, the designated beneficiary therein, or to the administrator of Mr. Mahon’s estate for distribution to his heirs at law. At the time the insurance was taken out defendant Elizabeth M. Mahon was the wife of William L. Mahon. In April, 1916, upon her application, Mrs. Mahon was granted a divorce with a property provision in lieu of dower. Mr. Mahon died in…