Bambery v. Ancient Order of United Workmen

Stone, Justice.

Plaintiff sues on a beneficiary certificate of the Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen of the state of Minnesota (hereinafter referred to for convenience as the Grand Lodge) insuring the life of her deceased brother, James Feeley. Sarah Feeley, widow, and James L. Feeley, only son of the insured, also claiming the proceeds of the certificate, were substituted as defendants. The Grand Lodge ivas permitted to, and did, deposit the amount due with the First National Bank of St. Paul, to hold pending the litigation. After trial without a jury, the court below found…