Meyer v. Supreme Lodge, Knights of Pythias

On December 15, 1916, plaintiff sued in the district court for Otoe county to recover $2,000 as beneficiary of a fraternal insurance policy issued to his father by defendant. A jury ivas waived, and the case tried to the court. Defendant prevailed, and plaintiff appealed.

The policy sued on bears date May 11, 1910, and is a renewal of a policy issued to the insured January 1, 1885, when he was 51 years of age. Prom the latter date until the new and advanced rates became effective, which was about January 1, 1911, the insured paid all dues assessed under the old rates against members of “class…