Keith v. Modern Woodmen of America
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Clinton District Cou-rt. — Hon. A. J. House, Judge. Action on a benefit certificate issued to Nathan Keith and payable to Lizzie Keith, plaintiff, who was his wifi,. Judgment for plaintiff. Defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtPreston, J.
It is alleged by plaintiff, substantially: That the certificate was issued to deceased June 21, 1899. He had paid all assessments and dues to April 11,1904, and thereafter plaintiff paid such assessments and dues to and including the year 1911 for and on behalf of said Nathan. That on April 11, 1904, Nathan absented himself from his family and from his usual place of residence, and has concealed his whereabouts, without known cause, and such absence has continued a period of seven years, and that by reason of said absence said Nathan Keith is deemed to be dead, and said plaintiff herein now…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Hunt v. JohnstonSupreme Court of Iowa · 1898
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