Isgrigg v. Schooley

— In May, 1882, William H. Schooley became a member of Hoke Lodge, Ho. 177, Knights of Honor. A beneficiary certificate for $2,000 was issued to him by the supreme lodge payable to his wife, Ida M. Schooley, at his death. William H. Schooley died October 31st, 1886. Ida M. Schooley, the wife and beneficiary named in the certificate, brought suit in the Clark Circuit Court against the Supreme Lodge Knights of Honor to recover the fund, $2,000. The supreme lodge appeared by attorney and alleged that Edward G. Isgrigg, Ida M. Schooley and David Eodman were each claiming the fund, and asked an…