Sovereign Camp Woodmen of World v. Russell

The plaintiff is a corporation existing under the. laws of the state of Nebraska, and is what is commonly designated as a "fraternal or mutual benefit society or association.” On the 14th day of February, 1895, the association issued to. John F. Russell a $3,000 policy payable to his wife, Clara Russell. Later Clara Russell and John F. Russell were divorced, and on March 6, 1905, the first-named policy was returned to the company and a new policy issued, made payable to the sons of John F. Russell, to wit, Nicholas F. and Joseph K. Russell. John F. Russell later married the last wife, Ella…