Wittensten v. Brotherhood of American Yeomen

In this action to recover upon a life insurance contract issued by defendant, a fraternal beneficiary association, there was a verdict for plaintiff. The appeal is by defendant from an order denying its alternative motion for judgment or a new trial.

The sole defense is that the deceased, Charles Christensen, had been automatically suspended for nonpayment of dues under the bylaws of defendant which were a part of the insurance contract. He became a member of defendant order April 4, 1923. His first payment under the insurance contract was in advance for April, May and June, 1923. The dues for…