Richer v. Catholic Order of Foresters

Mr. Presiding Justice Wolfe

delivered the opinion of the court.

Alice Mary Richer filed a,suit in the circuit court of Kankakee county against the Catholic Order of Foresters seeking to recover $1,000 the face value on an insurance policy on the life of Robert E. Richer, deceased. The policy was in the usual form and named the beneficiary as follows:

Full baptismal name

and surname of new Amount to be paid

Beneficiary Relationship to each Beneficiary

Alice Mary Richer Sister

•if living, otherwise to

Edmond R. Richer Son $500.00

My Estate $500.00

The Catholic Order of Foresters filed a bill of…