Sovereign Camp Woodmen of the World v. Clark

In February-, 1926, the appellant, the Sovereign Camp of the Woodmen of the World, issued to Robert E. Ferris a certificate and policy of insurance for the sum of $2,000 and $100 for monument. Fannie E. Ferris, the wife of said Robert E. Ferris, was the sole beneficiary.

On October 14, 1930, Fannie E. Ferris, the beneficiary, shot and killed the insured, Robert E. Ferris, and, in a few minutes thereafter, committed suicide.

D. S. Clark was appointed administrator of the estate of Robert E. Ferris, deceased, and began this action to recover $2,100 with 12 per cent, damages and attorney’s fees.…