Soleyman v. Woodmen of the World

Defendant, a fraternal benefit society which has a lodge system and transacts its business without profit and in the interest of its members and their beneficiaries, issued through its Pecan Camp No. 207 at Natchitoches, Louisiana, a certificate for $2,000 of date March 31, 1932, on the life of Soleyman G. Soleyman.

The insured died February 4, 1939. Thereafter proofs of death were timely furnished defendant by his widow, who is the designated beneficiary and the plaintiff herein, but payment of the certificate's proceeds was refused. This action is for the recovery thereof.

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