Jassas v. Bankers Insurance

Upon the death of her husband, plaintiff became the beneficiary in a benefit certificate issued to him by defendant, which admitted liability for $40, but plaintiff claimed $1,000.. She brought .suit for this sum, and, upon the admission in defendant’s affidavit of defense, took judgment for $40, which was paid, and prosecuted her suit for the claimed remainder. Upon trial by the court the defendant’s contention prevailed, and judgment was entered against plaintiff’s claim except as to the $40 aforesaid. She appeals, saying that under the facts and a proper construction of the provisions of…