Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society v. Reese

Oil August 1, 1940, appellant, a fraternal benefit insurance society, operating under the lodge system, issued its certificate of insurance on the life of Clyde M. Reese, for $2,000, designating Ms two minor children, Martha Lou Reese and Clyde Edwin Reese, as the beneficiaries thereunder. Insured died on May 29, 1942, in Howard county, Arkansas, where he had resided for many years. Proof of death was made to appellant, but payment was rejected, thereupon this action was instituted. Issuance of the certificate of insurance, the payment of premiums, the death of the insured and the proper…