Manson v. Grand Lodge Ancient Order of United Workmen
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Plaintiff, tbe person designated by Albert G. Manson in his certificate of membérship in defendant to receive the sum of $2,000, upon his death, brought this action in the district court for Bamsey county, to recover that sum. The action was tried before. Wilkin, J., a jury being waived, and judgment was ordered for plaintiff. Defendant appeals from an order refusing a new trial.
1Opinion of the CourtDickinson, J.
The defendant is an 'incorporation, having among its purposes the creation of a fund for the benefit of its members during sickness, and, in case-of death, the payment of a stipulated sum to such persons as maybe 'designated, thus- providing'a plan *510of life insurance for its members. The fund created for this purpose is under the control of and administered by the corporation. Upon the, death of a member in good standing, the beneficiary whom he may have designated is entitled to receive from this fund the sum of $2,000. This fund is created and maintained by assessments upon the individual…
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