Lang v. North American Union

Appellee, Mary Lang, began an action of assumpsit in the circuit court of Kankakee county against appellant, North American Union, a fraternal beneficiary society, organized under the laws of this State, to recover under a beneficiary certificate upon the life of her husband, Theodore K. Lang-. The cause was heard by a jury but at the close of the evidence the court directed a verdict for the appellee for $2,107. Judgment was rendered upon the verdict and this appeal was prosecuted.

On May 30, 1896, Theodore K. Lang’ became a member of Englewood Council of the North American Union, and a…