Hatch v. Royal League

An action in assumpsit was instituted by appellee against appellant in the City Court of East St. Louis on a beneficiary certificate issued by appellant. The certificate in the first instance was issued on June 19, 1906, and was made payable to the father of Charles C. Hatch, as beneficiary. Thereafter, on May 4, 1917, said certificate was canceled and a new certificate was issued in which appellee was named as beneficiary. The insured died November 6,1920.

The declaration is in the usual form setting forth the certificate in full, and alleging that Charles C. Hatch, the insured, died on…