Illinois Bankers' Life Assn. v. Theodore

This is an action by Anna Theodore, hereinafter called plaintiff, as executrix of the last will and testament of Harry B. Lagos, .hereinafter called deceased, against Illinois Bankers’ Life Association, a corporation, hereinafter called defendant, for the recovery of $2,500 on account of a certain life insurance policy written by defendant, as insurer, upon the life of deceased. Defendant pleaded in abatement of the action that the plaintiff in her individual capacity was a necessary party by reason of a certain assignment made to her by the deceased in his lifetime and delivered to and…