Middelstadt v. Grand Lodge of Order of Sons of Hermann
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Hennepin county by the executor of the estate of Johann Link, deceased, to recover $1,000 upon a benefit certificate.
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Action in the district court for Hennepin county by the executor of the estate of Johann Link, deceased, to recover $1,000 upon a benefit certificate. The answer admitted that the amount was due from defendant, and alleged that besides the plaintiff Charles A. Link, Mary Beach, Frederick Manahan, Merritt Milo Daily, Amelia W. Daily and Addis Merritt Daily made claim to the fund, asked that these persons be made parties to the action and defendant be discharged from liability upon payment of the amount into court. Upon such payment it was discharged. Thereupon Charles A. Link and Mary Beach…
1Opinion of the CourtElliott, J.
Upon this record we can determine only whether the conclusions of law are justified by the findings of fact. From such findings it appears that on December 14, 1891, Johann Link became a member of the Order of the Sons of Hermann, and thereby was entitled to the benefits of the life insurance feature of the organization. The usual benefit certificate was issued to him, but no beneficiary was named therein. Link remained a member of the order in good standing and paid all dues and assessments for about seven years, when, being unable to pay further dues and assessments, he entered into a…
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