Schwantes v. Electrical Workers' Benefit Asso.

The action was brought by the plaintiff, the widow of George Schwantes, on a beneficiary certificate issued by the defendant Benefit Association promising to pay $1,000 to “Mrs. George Schwantes” at the death of George. The defendant association interpleaded Clara Schwantes who was the wife of George when the certificate was issued, and two adult children born to George and Clara. Clara procured a divorce from George from the bonds of matrimony and George was adjudged to pay alimony to Clara at stated periods which he paid during his life. After the divorce was granted George married the…