Illinois Masons' Benevolent Society v. Winthrop

This action was based upon a breach of a covenant contained in a certificate of membership in the Illinois Masons’ Benevolent Society. The certificate is in the nature of a policy of insurance on the life of Edward H. Price, issued in his lifetime. The covenant consists of a promise or agreement by the society, with the assured, to pay to Sarah A. Price, the wife of assured, within thirty days after due notice and satisfactory evidence of the death of assured, for every member of the society belonging to four classes, into which they are divided, certain amounts for each member, the sums…