McDonald v. Order of Triple Alliance

— The plaintiff, who is the widow of Noah McDonald, biings this action against the defendant, which is a'benevolent insurance association, to recover one thousand dollars, which amount she claims is due to her upon a life policy issued by the defendant for her benefit on the life of Noah McDonald.

The answer states that Noah McDonald came to his death in an attempt to commit a felony, and hence the plaintiff can not recover. The cause was submitted to the court on an agreed statement of facts. The defendant admitted that the certificate of insurance was valid in all things, and that the…