Grand Lodge, Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen v. Orrell
Appellate Court of Illinois
Assumpsit, on a benefit certificate. Appeal from the Circuit Court of Jackson County; the Hon. Joseph P. Robarts, Judge presiding. Heard in this court at the February term, 1903.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Creighton
This was an action of assumpsit in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, by appellee against appellant, to recover as a beneficiary member of appellant’s order, for alleged total disability. Trial was by jury. Verdict and judgment in favor of appellee for $2,152.50.
This case was formerly before this court and is reported in 97 Ill. App. 246. Upon its re-instateraent in the Circuit Court, an amended declaration was filed by appellee.
The declaration states that on the 6th day of May, 1890, appellee became a member of appellant order and received a certificate of membership entitling him to…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Supreme Lodge of Ancient Order of United Workmen v. ZuhlkeIllinois Supreme Court · 1889
- Northwestern Traveling Men's Ass'n v. SchaussIllinois Supreme Court · 1893
- Grand Lodge A. O. U. W. v. BagleyIllinois Supreme Court · 1896
- Shields v. BrownAppellate Court of Illinois · 1896
- Grand Lodge Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen v. OrrellAppellate Court of Illinois · 1901
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- Davis v. Midland Casualty Co.Appellate Court of Illinois · 1914