Sovereign Camp, W. O. W. v. Derrick

Mrs. Alice E. Derrick instituted suit in the district court of Eastland county against the Sovereign Camp, Woodmen of the World, for recovery on two beneficiary certificates, one for $1,000 and one for $2,000, issued to her husband, James E. Derrick, on April 7, 1904, and April 14, 1919, respectively, and in each of which plaintiff was named beneficiary.

James E. Derrick died on November 5, 1931, as a result of "Metastatic Melano Sarcoma." All insurance premiums and assessments were regularly paid from the date of the respective certificates until May and June, 1931, when by reason of default…