Hetzel v. Knights & Ladies of Golden Precept
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Scott Distinct Court.— Hon. James W. Bollinger, Judge. Suit in equity praying that an assessment be made for the payment of a benefit certificate issued by the defendants. Judgment for the defendants, from which the plaintiff appeals.—
1Opinion of the CourtSherwin, J.
The defendant is a fraternal beneficiary society incorporated under the laws of this State with its principal place' of business at Clinton, Iowa, .and with a subordinate lodge, known as Olive Lodge No. 42, at Davenport, Iowa. On August 12, 1901, Norvile J. Pervier made formal application to Olive Lodge for membership in the association and on the 16th of August, 1901, he was received and admitted to full membership therein, and there was issued to him a benefit certificate for $1,000, payable to Norville C. Pervier his son, the appellant’s ward. Nor-ville J. Pervier died on the 20th of…
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