Strand v. Loyal Americans of the Republic
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Ramsey county to recover $1,000 upon a benefit certificate of defendant. The facts are stated in the opinion. The case was tried before Kelly, J\, and a jury which returned a verdict in favor of defendant. Erom an order granting plaintiff’s motion for a new trial, defendant appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtPhilip E. Brown, J.
The defendant, a fraternal association paying death benefits to its members, issued, in December, 1909, to Conrad Strand a benefit *119certificate undertaking to permit the plaintiff to participate in the mortuary fund of the order in the sum of $1,000, in the event that Conrad, while in good standing, should die from various designated causes, In order to become a member of the order a registration fee of one dollar was required, which was duly paid; and so to remain necessitated the payment of monthly assessments of 65 cents and fifty cents for lodge dues during each quarter of a year, but at…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Wood v. CullenSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1868
- Ball v. Northwestern Mutual Accident Ass'nSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1894
- Ibs v. Hartford Life InsuranceSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1912