Marcus v. National Council of Knights & Ladies of Security
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Ramsey county by the children of Samuel Schlesinger to recover $2,000 upon defendant’s certificate of insurance upon the life of their father. The case was tried before Hallam, J., who directed a verdict in favor of defendant. From an order denying plaintiffs’ motion for a new trial, they appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtHolt, J.
The defendant is an incorporated fraternal beneficiary insurance order, its subordinate lodges being called councils. Those who become members of a council receive a membership certificate from the defendant under which, in consideration of specified dues and assessments, the beneficiaries named in the certificate become entitled to receive from defendant a certain sum of money in the event of the member’s death while in good standing. The application for membership, the certificate and the laws of the order constitute the contract and govern the rights and duties between the members and the…
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- Lindahl v. Supreme Court I. O. F.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1907
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- Taylor v. Grand LodgeSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1905
- Connelly v. Masonic Mutual Benefit Ass'nSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1890
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