Verbich v. Greek Catholic Union of Russian Brotherhoods of United States

Opinion by

Hirt, J.,

Plaintiffs are the named beneficiaries in a life certificate issued by the defendant, an incorporated fraternal beneficial society. The case is here on appeal upon an agreed statement of the following essential facts:

On September 6, 1934, defendant issued a Juvenile Beneficial Certificate upon the life of Julia Verbich in the sum of $500. In November, 1935, Julia Verbich was treated by her physician for endocarditis, and in May, 1936, she was found to be suffering from tuberculosis. It does not appear that the insured minor knew the nature of her ailment, but from May 25,…