Lyons v. Yerex
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Lapeer. (Moore, J.) Argued February 15, 1894. Decided May 18, 1894. Assumpsit. Plaintiff brings error. Affirmed. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtMcGrath, C. J.
On tbe 30th day of September, 1887, there was issued to Harrison H. Lyons a certificate of membership in the Northwestern Masonic Aid Association, a mutual benefit or co-operative insurance company, which was made payable “to the heirs at law of the said Harrison H. Lyons." The insured died intestate, leaving a. widow and one son. By agreement the money was paid over to defendant, who paid one-half thereof to plaintiff, who now sues to recover the balance, claiming that the widow is not entitled to share in the proceeds of the policy.
Under our statute the widow takes a share of the personal…
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