Ellis County Mut. Aid Ins. Ass'n v. Alexander

Appellee instituted this suit against appellant, a mutual aid insurance association, to recover $1,000 which he claimed he was entitled to by having lost the sight of one eye. The cause was tried to a jury, and at the conclusion of the testimony the court instructed the jury to return a verdict for ap-pellee for $1,000 and interest.

The only testimony offered on the trial of the case was the certificate of membership held by appellee in the insurance association, and the testimony of Dr. Daniel. The only portion of the membership certificate which in any way relates to the obligation of said…