Olson v. Court of Honor
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Meeker county to recover $1,000 upon a certificate issued by the defendant. ■ The case was tried before Powers, J., and a jury, which rendered a verdict in favor of plaintiff for the sum demanded. Prom an order denying a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or for a new trial, defendant appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtStart, C. J.
On October 3, 1901, the defendant, a mutual fraternal benefit association, issued its certificate of membership to Lena Olson, wife of the plaintiff herein and the mother of the other plaintiffs. This certificate provided for the payment from the benefit fund of the association, at the death of Mrs. Olson, of $1,000 to her husband and children. In and by the certificate it was expressly agreed that the application for membership, the medical examination, the constitution, laws, and rules of the association, and the certificate should constitute the complete and only contract between the…
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