Fleeman v. Fleeman
Superior Court of Buffalo
Action by Adam Fleeman, Jr., against Olive E. Fleeman and others, to settle conflicting claims to the proceeds of-a certificate of membership issued by the Masonic Life Association of Western Hew York to Adam Fleeman, deceased.
1Opinion of the CourtHatch, J.
The evidence upon the trial disclosed that plaintiff is the son of deceased; that about 187-3deceased became a member of said corporation, and procured a certificate of insurance to be issued to him, conditioned for the payment after death of a sum not exceeding $2,000. In this certificate the designated beneficiaries were his wife, if living at his death, and, in the event of death, to his four children. In 1885, the plaintiff having made advances of money to his father and furnished him a house, deceased changed his certificate, making $600 payable to plaintiff, together with such other…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Hoyt v. . Thompson'sNew York Court of Appeals · 1859
- Olcott v. . Tioga Railroad CompanyNew York Court of Appeals · 1863
- Story v. Williamsburgh Masonic Mutual Benefit Ass'nNew York Court of Appeals · 1884
- Massey v. Mutual Relief Society of RochesterNew York Court of Appeals · 1886
- Boasberg v. CronanSuperior Court of Buffalo · 1890
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