Murphy v. Davis

This appeal is from a judgment of the district court of Cass county, overruling a plea of privilege. The suit was filed by Rayfield Davis and Daisy Williams against the United Brothers of Friendship and Sisters of the Mysterious Ten on a fraternal benefit certificate issued upon the life of Hattie Murphy, deceased. They seek to recover the sum of $500, the amount of that certificate, as the beneficiaries named in the certificate. The plaintiffs allege that they reside in Cass county, and that the defendant company is doing business in this state, with its domicile and principal office at…