Bergman v. K.O.T.M.

A suit based on a benefit certificate issued upon the life of Joseph Bergman by the Knights of The Maccabees of the World, a fraternal beneficial corporation. The certificate was payable on the death of Joseph Bergman to his wife Mary. The beneficiary being non compos mentis the suit was instituted in the name of her Guardian, Marion Bergman.

No controversy arises over the pleadings. The petition is in the usual form. The answer a general denial.

The only issue arising on the trial was whether the insured Joseph Bergman, was dead on the 1st day of June, 1915, at which date the certificate was…