Koehler v. Modern Brotherhood of America
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Wayne; Murfin, J. Assumpsit by Katherine Koehler against the Modern Brotherhood of America on a policy of insurance. A judgment for defendant on a verdict directed by the court is reviewed by plaintiff on writ of error.
1Opinion of the CourtHooker, J.
The plaintiff brought this action to recover upon a mutual benefit certificate issued by the defendant, a fraternal society, to the son of the plaintiff; *181she being named as beneficiary. The plaintiff has appealed from an adverse judgment.
Plaintiff’s son joined the society, and took his certificate or policy of insurance on July 80, 1906. On March 14, 1907, he had not made the payments for January and February of that year. These were paid by his sister to the secretary of the local subordinate lodge on March 14th. Her brother, the insured, had been seriously ill for some days, and died about…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Royal Highlanders v. ScovillNebraska Supreme Court · 1902
- Louden v. Modern Brotherhood of AmericaSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1909
- Schmidt v. Modern Woodmen of AmericaWisconsin Supreme Court · 1893
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- Van Dahl v. Sovereign Camp, Woodmen of the WorldNebraska Supreme Court · 1936
- Schmedding v. Northern Assurance Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1912
- Asposito v. Security Benefit Assn.Michigan Supreme Court · 1932
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