Sovereign Camp, Woodmen of the World v. Bailey
Texas Commission of Appeals
Error to Court of Civil Appeals of Fourth Supreme Judicial District. Action by O. F. Bailey, guardian, against the Sovereign Camp, Woodmen of the World. A judgment for plaintiff was affirmed by the Court of Civil Appeals (183 S. W. 107), and defendant brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtTaylor, J.
Sovereign Camp, Woodmen of the World, a fraternal beneficiary association, issued to W. L. Bailey its certificate for the sum of $3,000, payable upon his death to Willie Lee Bailey, his minor child. The father lost? his life on April 1, 1912.
This suit was by O. F. Bailey, as guardian of the minor, to recover the amount alleged to be due under the certificate. The cause was tried before a jury and resulted in a verdict and judgment for Bailey. The Court of Civil Appeals affirmed the judgment. 183 S. W. 107. Writ of error was 'Ranted by the Supreme Court.
The principal defense urged by the…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Sovereign Camp of Woodmen of World v. BaileyCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1916
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