Greene v. United American Benefit Ass'n

On April 29, 1929, appellee issued its mutual benefit certificate to Isaac Baker Greene, by which it promised to pay to appellants, as beneficiaries, at his death, the sum of $500, according to the terms of the certificate. Mr. Greene died on March 18, 1930; proofs of death were duly made, appellee disclaimed liability, and this suit was instituted to recover the face of the certificate. Trial by jury was waived, and the cause submitted to the court, who, after a hearing, rendered judgment for appellants in the sum of $50, holding that the amount of appellee’s liability was limited by a…