Bussey v. Prætorians Life Insurance

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Harvey, J.:

This appeal involves a controversy over the proceeds of a beneficiary certificate. Plaintiffs are the brothers and sisters of the insured member, now deceased. The contesting defendant' formerly was the wife of the insured, but was divorced from him and later married to another person. The trial court sustained plaintiffs’ demurrer to her answer, and she has appealed.

The Prætorians Life Insurance Company, a corporation, is a fraternal benefit society organized for the sole benefit of its members and their beneficiaries under the laws of…