Modern Order of Pr&198torians v. Childs

The suit is upon a fraternal insurance certificate. The defense is lapse of the policy for nonpayment of monthly dues.

The constitution of the order, made part of the contract, requires monthly dues to be paid on or before the 20th of each month, as a condition to the continuance of the policy in force. Dues are payable to the “worthy recorder,” and officer of the local “council.” Section 3, art. 20, defining the duty of the member in making payment, and section 1, art. 37, limiting the authority of agents and officers, will be found in the statement of the case.

Plaintiff’s evidence tended to…