Kriss v. Bankers Life and Casualty Company

WILLIAMS, Justice.

This is an action brought by Chloe Kriss against the Bankers Life and Casualty Company to recover the maximal amount under a policy of insurance issued upon the life of Max Kriss, since deceased. From a judgment for plaintiff for an amount less than prayed for, plaintiff appeals, and defendant cross-appeals.

Plaintiff’s claim for relief is based upon allegations that on the 21 day of October, 1930, the Damon Mutual Benefit Association issued a benefit certificate of membership No. 4607 in Group A-3 on the life of Max Kriss, for $1,000, payable upon the death of the insured,…