Williamson v. Modern Woodmen of America
Court of Appeals of Texas
Appeal from District Court, Bexar County; Robert W. B. Terrell, Judge. .Action by C. Williamson against the Modern Woodmen of America. Judgment for defendant, and plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtCobbs, J.
This suit was brought by appellant against appellee to recover the sum of $1,000, represented by a benefit certificate issued to John W. Williamson, deceased, on the 2Sth day of May, 1908, as a member of Modern Woodmen of America, a fraternal beneficiary society, made payable to his wife, Clara Williamson, who was designated therein as the beneficiary. It was alleged that John W. Williamson and Clara Williamson were divorced on or about the 25th day of January, 1917, and were never remarried; that on the 16th day of October, 1918, John W. Williamson died, a member in said society, and never…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Schonfield v. TurnerCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1889
- Whiteselle v. Northwestern Mut. Life Ins. Co.Texas Commission of Appeals · 1920
- Appleby v. Grand Lodge, Sons of HermannCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1920
- Lawson v. United Benev. Ass'n.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1916