Beirne v. Modern National Reserve

This is an action on a certificate of insurance issued by the defendant, a mutual benefit association, to James Beirne, plaintiff’s husband, upon his life, for her benefit. The issues in the pleadings are made substantially as follows: Plaintiff alleged in her complaint that Beirne at the time of his death was a member of the defendant association or order in good standing, having complied with all the requirements of the articles of association, and the by-laws, and performed all of the agreements and conditions on his part to be performed. Defendant denied this allegation and alleged…