Weber v. Ancient Order of Pyramids
Missouri Court of Appeals
Appeal from Jackson Circuit Court. — Row. Rolcmd Hughes, Special Judge. (1) The court erred in admitting exhibits “Agy” ■and “bgy” as a contract binding appellant. (2) The •court erred in ruling that a person could become a member by process of an attached “rider” to another ■society’s certificate.. (3) 'The court erred in admitting the alleged letter of Mr. Taylor in evidence.
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Appeal from Jackson Circuit Court. — Row. Rolcmd Hughes, Special Judge. (1) The court erred in admitting exhibits “Agy” ■and “bgy” as a contract binding appellant. (2) The •court erred in ruling that a person could become a member by process of an attached “rider” to another ■society’s certificate.. (3) 'The court erred in admitting the alleged letter of Mr. Taylor in evidence. (4) The so-called “rider” contract; even if it could be made, was never completed by Mrs. Weber, and the court erred in .admitting it. (5) The court erred in not sustaining the demurrer of defendant below at the close…
1Opinion of the CourtEllison, J.
This action is based on a benefit certificate of life insurance. The judgment in the trial court was for the plaintiff.
It appears that plaintiff’s deceased wife was a member of the order known as the “Knights and Ladies of the Fireside,” and a benefit certificate of insurance was issued by that organization. Afterwards this was transferred to defendant, the latter issuing what is termed a “rider,” whereby it contracted to, and did! assume, the obligations and benefits of the original certificate. This rider appears to have been duly executed by defendant’s officers and attached to the…
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