Olson v. Modern Woodmen of America
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Polls District Court. — Wm. H. McHenry, Judge. Action on a benefit certificate issued to one J. W. Olson, payable upon his death to his wife, the plaintiff herein. Judgment for the defendant in the court below, dismissing plaintiff’s petition. Plaintiff appeals. Opinion states the facts.
1Opinion of the Court
Gaynor, O. J.-
This action is brought to recover on a certain benefit certificate issued by the Modern Woodmen of America, defendant, on the life of one J. W. Olson. The plaintiff herein is the wife of said J. W. Olson, and the beneficiary named in said certificate. The court below found for the defendant, and dismissed plaintiff’s action. *1019The cause was tried upon stipulated facts. From the stipulation it appears:
That, on the 27th day of September, 1894, J. W. Olson became a member of said association, and received the certificate sued on. The certificate provides for the payment of $2,000 to…
2Cases cited17 opinions
- Ayers v. Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order of United WorkmenNew York Court of Appeals · 1907
- Samberg v. Knights of the Modern MaccabeesMichigan Supreme Court · 1909
- Roeh v. Business Men's Protective Ass'nSupreme Court of Iowa · 1914
- Modern Woodmen of America v. GerdomSupreme Court of Kansas · 1905
- Fort v. Iowa Legion of HonorSupreme Court of Iowa · 1909
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3Cited by15 opinions
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- Richey v. Sovereign Camp of the Woodmen of the WorldSupreme Court of Iowa · 1918
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