Benza v. New Era Association

Mr. Chiee Justice Stone

delivered the opinion of the court:

This action arises over the construction and effect of a certain by-law of the plaintiff in error fraternal benefit society, incorporated under the laws of Michigan. A benefit certificate was issued to Frank Benza. On his death his mother, defendant in error here, filed proof of death. Payment was refused and she filed suit on the certificate. The plaintiff in error, as defendant in such suit, filed certain pleas, and thereafter, on leave granted, filed an additional plea. Traverse was taken on all the original pleas and demurrer filed…