Excelsior Mutual Aid Ass'n v. Riddle

— This suit was brought by the appellee against the appellant upon a written contract, executed on the 17th day of June,. 1880, to one Aaron F. Riddle, whereby the appellant, for certain considerations expressed therein, assured the life of the said Aaron F., in the sum of $2,500, for the term of seventeen years, for the use and benefit of his daughter, the appellee. It was stipulated in such contract that, if Aaron F. Riddle should die before the expiration of the term aforesaid, the sum insured was to be paid within ninety days after legal proof of death was made to the secretary of the…