Daniels v. Grand Lodge Colored Knights of Pythias of Texas

PLEASANTS, Chief Justice.

We are not required to file a written opinion in this case, but deem it best to briefly state the nature of the suit and the conclusions upon which our judgment of affirmance is based.

The suit was brought by plaintiff in error to recover upon a benefit certificate issued by defendant in error, a fraternal benefit association, to Nathan Glenn and payable to his wife, Nancy Glenn, who died prior to the death of Nathan. After the death of Nancy, upon the sworn application of Nathan, the certificate was changed by designating George Warner as beneficiary. The application…