Covenant Mutual Benefit Ass'n v. Hoffman

This suit was brought on a “certificate of membership” in the Covenant Mutual Benefit Association of Illinois. It was issued to Peter Hoffman, since deceased, in consideration of the sum of ten dollars (membership fee) paid in hand, and of the payment of such amount for mortuary assessments, expenses and collection costs as should be required of him, in accordance with the condition in the certificate expressed. It was provided that upon due notice of the death of the holder of the certificate being filed with the secretary of the association, showing the member had in all respects complied…