Combs v. Burbank Mutual Life & Benefit Ass'n

In an action for insurance by the widow of a member of the defendant life and benefit association, both an answer and an affirmative defense were interposed, and judgment being given in favor of the plaintiff on the pleadings, said defendant appealed.

The existence and character of the insurer, application for membership and issuance of a policy, payment of assessments and charges, and sufficiency of funds with which to pay the full amount, which was refused, were admitted. It was alleged and admitted that pursuant to the constitution *141and by-laws of the association said policy was issued upon…