Hahn v. National Union

This is an action of assumpsit, brought upon a benefit certificate for $3,000, issued by the defendant, a fraternal and beneficiary order, having its main office at Toledo, Ohio, with subordinate lodges in different cities, to one B. B. Hann, and payable in case of his death to his mother, the plaintiff. Application for membership was made by B. B. Hann, August 13, 1891.' He was examined by the medical examiner September 18, and the certificate was issued of the date of September 24. He died October 23, 1891, of cerebral meningitis. Payment was resisted by the defendant upon the claim that B.…