Independent Order of Puritans v. Cadden
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Action on insurance policy; from Fulton superior court — Judge Pendleton. September 29, 1919.
1Opinion of the CourtBroyles, C. J.
1. Where a party relies on the law of another State as furnishing the basis for a right of recovery or defense different from what it would be under the laws of this State, or the common law, the law of the foreign State should be pleaded and proved. Southern Express Co. v. Hanaw, 134 Ga. 445 (7), 458 (67 S. E. 944„ 137 Am. St. R. 227).
2. While the general rule is that where a policy is issued by a mutual' insurance or benefit insurance society, the insured becomes a member of the society, and must take notice of and be bound by its by-laws although they are not recited in the policy or…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- McCoy v. Northwestern Mutual Relief Ass'nWisconsin Supreme Court · 1896
- Morrison v. Wisconsin Odd Fellows' Mutual Life InsuranceWisconsin Supreme Court · 1884
- Southern Express Co. v. HanawSupreme Court of Georgia · 1910
- Davidson v. Old People's Mutual Benefit SocietySupreme Court of Minnesota · 1888
- Supreme Tent v. VolkertIndiana Court of Appeals · 1900
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