Ferris v. American Insurance Union

-Wiest, J.

Plaintiff, beneficiary in an insurance certificate, brought suit thereon in the St. Clair circuit, had judgment, and defendant reviews by writ of error.

Defendant is a fraternal beneficiary society, organized under the law of the State of Ohio, with its home office in that State, and a so-called chapter with a local cashier at the city of Port Huron, in this State. It issues benefit certificates to members complying with the provisions of its constitution.

The facts were in part stipulated and some testimony was taken. December 30, 1916, defendant society issued its certificate of…