Pioneer Reserve Ass'n v. Jones

This is an action in assumpsit, brought by appellee against appellant to recover upon a certificate of membership issued to Lulu G-. Jones, by appellant, a benefit society organized under the laws of Illinois, in which appellee, the husband of said Lulu G-. Jones, is named as beneficiary.

The general issue and several special pleas were filed. The trial resulted in a judgment against the defendant for $642.52 from which it appeals.

By its additional special plea, the defendant averred that the benefit certificate and the constitution and by-laws governing the benefit fund provide that no action…