Morrissey v. Travelers Protective Ass'n

Leslie, District Judge.

The defendant is a fraternal beneficiary association and issued its policy in the form of a certificate of membership to the plaintiff April 25, 1930, upon application made in the usual manner by plaintiff through a member of the association. The certificate provides for death and accident benefits. About a month after the issuance of the policy the plaintiff met with an accident resulting in an injury to his right eye necessitating its removal. The defendant denies liability under its policy, and alleges that it was induced to issue it because of false representations…