Gilchrist v. Mystic Workers of the World
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Mecosta; Barton, J. Assumpsit by William H. Gilchrist against the Mystic Workers of the World upon a benefit certificate. Judgment for plaintiff, on a directed verdict. Defendant brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtOstrander, J.
The facts in the case, stated briefly, are as follows: Defendant, a fraternal beneficiary insurance corporation, of the State of Illinois, doing business within this State, issued the benefit certificate in question November 8, 1912, to Grace P. Gilchrist, a member of the order. Plaintiff, her husband, was named as beneficiary in said certificate. This certifi*468cate was issued upon a written application signed by Grace P. Gilchrist, dated October 18, 1911. She died May 29, 1913. Later, proof of hér death was duly filed with the proper officers of defendant corporation, and, payment having .been…
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