Jensen v. Grand Lodge, Ancient Order United Workmen

Dorsey, C.

*67John M. Jensen became a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen and received a benefit certificate for $2,000 therein on October 9,1903. In April, 1917, he surrendered his certificate and accepted another for $1,000. He paid all dues and assessments up to June 1, 1917. On June 29, 1917, he was suspended for alleged nonpayment of the assessment due on the first of that month, and died September 29,1917, without having been reinstated. This action is brought by his widow, as beneficiary, to recover, upon the certificate. The trial court, upon motion of both parties for a…