Clark v. Security Benefit Assn.

The issues presented for determination may be said to revolve around the question: Are the limitations declared to exist on the charter powers of an incorporated fraternal and beneficiary association of a sister state under judicial proceedings instituted by a member of the association in the state of its incorporation controlling under the full faith and credit clause of the Federal Constitution in a suit instituted here on a Missouri member's beneficiary certificate?

From a judgment for $968, in favor of Cora A. Clark, the beneficiary in a beneficiary certificate issued upon the life of…