Watkins v. Security Benefit Ass'n

These parties appear here in the same order as in the trial court and we hereinafter refer to them as there.

The life of Margaret E. Watkins, as a member of the Ouray council of defendant, was insured by the latter in the sum of $1,000 in favor of plaintiff, her mother. The insured died and the mother sued on the contract. At the close of the evidence each party moved for a directed verdict. Plaintiff’s motion was denied and defendant’s granted. To review the judgment thereupon entered plaintiff brings error.

Defendant’s constitution and by-laws, admittedly controlling, preclude recovery in…