United Friends of America v. Avery

Appellant, defendant in the court below, is a fraternal beneficiary society and has local branches which are styled councils. One of these known as Pride of Stuttgart Council No. 37, is located in the town of Stuttgart. On October 21, 1928, appellee, plaintiff below, became a member of said local council, and was issued the certificate providing for certain death benefits, and for medical and hospitalization in case of sickness. Appellee paid her dues according* to the undisputed evidence down to and including the month of July, 1935. These premiums were due on the first day of each month…