Modern Woodmen of America v. White
Supreme Court of Colorado
Action to recover on the death of assured under a fraternal benefit certificate. Judgment for plaintiff. Error to the District Court of Morgan County, Hon. L. C. Stephenson, Judge.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Allen
This is an action brought by Myrtle May White against the Modern Woodmen of America, to recover upon a Benefit certificate which had been issued by the defendant to Adolphus Irwin White, with plaintiff as beneficiary. Plaintiff obtained a verdict and judgment, and deféndant brings the cause here for review.
The defendant, Modern Woodmen of America, is a fraternal beneficiary society making provision for the payment, of benefits in case of the death of any of its beneficial members. The certificate sued on in the instant case was issued on January 29, 1908, and was payable to the plaintiff, as…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- Steen v. Modern Woodmen of AmericaIllinois Supreme Court · 1920
- Roblin v. Supreme Tent of the Knights of the MaccabeesSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1920
- Hannon v. Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order of United WorkmenSupreme Court of Kansas · 1917
- Sweet v. Modern Woodmen of AmericaWisconsin Supreme Court · 1919
- Boynton v. Modern Woodmen of AmericaSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1921
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- Adair v. ORRELL'S MUTUAL BURIAL ASSOCIATION, INC.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1974
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