Fischer v. Fischer

This is a contest between a brother and sister over the proceeds of a benefit certificate in the order of Knights of 'Honor upon the life of their father.

*630The father, William Eischer, had been a member of the order for quite a number of years and carrying insurance in it upon his life. The original certificate was for §2,000, and was payable to his wife. She died in 1889, and the certificate, in May, 1895, was surrendered and a second certificate was issued instead, for a like amount, but payable, §800 to John A. Eischer, §800 to Harriet B. , Eischer, and the remaining §400 to three other…