Edwards v. American Mutual Benefit Ass'n

Mr. Presiding Justice Barry

delivered the opinion of the court.

On June 1, 1922, the American Mutual Union issued a benefit certificate for $1,000 to Raleigh Edwards in which appellees were named as beneficiaries. Insured died October 16, 1927, and appellant paid appellees $420 on their claim. This suit was brought to recover the balance, a jury was waived and the court found the issues in favor of appellee and rendered judgment for $580.

Appellant contends that it is not liable because it never issued the certificate. The American Mutual Union was organized under section 29 of the General…