Grimme v. General Council of Fraternal Aid Ass'n
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Berrien; Ooolidge, J. Assumpsit by Ella L. Grimme against the General Council of the Fraternal Aid Association on a benefit certificate. Judgment for plaintiff. Defendant brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.
The plaintiff is the widow of Gustav C. Grimme. There was issued to him, January 28,1909, an insurance policy. Mrs. Grimme was named as the beneficiary therein. Mr. Grimme died November 2, 1909. The insurance company declined to pay the policy. Plaintiff commenced suit by declaration upon the policy, and attached thereto a copy of the policy, with notice to appear and plead. The defendant pleaded the general issue, and gave notice thereunder that deceased committed suicide, thus relieving the insurance company of any liability. The case was tried before a jury, which returned a verdict in…
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