Abramovitz v. National Council of Knights & Ladies of Security
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Ramsey county to recover $2,000 upon defendant’s benefit certificate of insurance upon the life of Joseph Schwartz. The case was tried before Michael, J., who denied a motion to direct a verdict for the defendant and granted a motion to direct a verdict for plaintiff in the sum of $1,997.65. Defendant’s motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict was denied. From the judgment entered pursuant to the verdict, defendant appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtHolt, J.
The complaint alleged that in 1906 Joseph Schwartz became a member of a local lodge of the defendant, a fraternal beneficiary society, and, in consideration of certain dues and assessments to be paid, defendant issued a certificate of insurance whereby it agreed to pay $2,000 to plaintiff upon the death of Schwartz; that thereafter Schwartz died, but defendant has failed and neglected to pay plaintiffs the benefit due under said policy. The answer, in substance, is that the certificate was obtained upon false representation as to age; that since and including August, 1910, no monthly dues or…
2Cases cited14 opinions
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- Kahnweiler v. Phenix Ins. Co. of BrooklynCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1895
- Monahan v. Supreme Lodge of the Order of Columbian KnightsSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1903
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