Silvers v. Michigan Mutual Benefit Ass'n

June 7, 1887, the defendant issued to Frank L. Silvers its benefit certificate for the sum of $3,000, to continue in force by the payment of the sum of $1.50 on or before the 1st day of March and September of each year, and $1.70, to be contributed to the benefit fund at the death of a member whenever the condition of the benefit fund made it necessary to levy an assessment. By the certificate Mr. Silvers was made a member of the association, subject to its rules and regulations. The certificate contained the following:

“ Sixty days after satisfactory proof of the death of said member, and…