Travelers' Protective Ass'n of America v. Ziegler
Court of Appeals of Texas
1Opinion of the CourtPly, C. J.
This is a suit on an insurance policy on' the life of Benjamin Harrison Ziegler, deceased, husband of Agnes Ziegler, the beneficiary, issued by appellant, a fraternal society with a foreign charter, but operating under a legal permit to do business in Texas, the policy being for $5,000. Appellánt cíaimed a forfeiture by reason of a failure to pay dues as provided by the constitution and by-laws of the 'association. The cause was tried by jury, and the court directed a verdict for the amount of the policy, which was complied with, and judgment accordingly so rendered. .
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