Craddock v. Fidelity Life Ass'n

The defendant is a fraternal benefit association organized under the laws of the state of Illinois, operating through local lodges, one of which is located at Clinton, Iowa.

Royce Benjamin Craddock, plaintiff’s intestate, died as the result of an accident May 24, 1935. On June 1, 1932, Craddock had become a member of the defendant association by means of a contract dated May 23, 1932. His brother, Rae Craddock, was also the holder of a contract or policy in the same society. The brother, who was the decedent’s employer, generally made the payments on both certificates. The application of the…