Klanecky v. Woodmen of the World

This is an action on a fraternal benefit certificate. At the conclusion of plaintiff’s testimony there was a directed verdict for defendant and judgment thereon, from which plaintiff has appealed.

Plaintiff alleged the issuance of the certificate and that *810Joseph Klanecky died while a member of the order in good standing, and alleged that defendant had refused and neglected to furnish the necessary blanks for making proof of death; that plaintiff had substantially complied with the conditions entitling her to recover and that defendant had waived further compliance with its by-laws and rules.…