Davis v. Chicago Truck Drivers

Mr. Presiding Justice Feinberg

delivered the opinion of the court.

Plaintiff, the designated beneficiary, sued to recover the death benefit provided by the rules and regulations of the defendant organization, of which her husband was a member in good standing. A trial with a jury resulted in a verdict for $2,500, upon which judgment was entered. Defendant’s motion for judgment non obstante veredicto and new trial were overruled. Defendant appeals.

Defendant’s rules and regulations, under which plaintiff bases her right to recover, provide as follows:

“10. Upon the death of a member in good…