Pimentel v. Conselho Supremo de Uniao Portugueza do Estado da California

This action was brought by the minor plaintiffs through their guardian to recover the benefits under an insurance policy upon the life of their father, Antonio Cardozo Pimentel, issued by the defendant, a fraternal benefit society. Plaintiffs had been named as beneficiaries in the policy but, shortly before his death, the insured attempted to change the beneficiary clause in favor of his brother, J. C. Pimentel. The defendant paid into court the $1400 due under the policy and, by cross-complaint, brought in J. C. Pimentel as a party. The trial court found there had been no change of…