Pampusch v. National Council of Knights & Ladies of Security
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Ramsey county to recover $1,000 upon defendant’s beneficiary certificate. The answer alleged that plaintiff was suspended from membership by reason of his failure to pay his assessments and dues for the months of May and July, 1917, before midnight on the last day of each month, and because his subsequent payment thereof was not made when he was in good health.
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Action in the district court for Ramsey county to recover $1,000 upon defendant’s beneficiary certificate. The answer alleged that plaintiff was suspended from membership by reason of his failure to pay his assessments and dues for the months of May and July, 1917, before midnight on the last day of each month, and because his subsequent payment thereof was not made when he was in good health. The case was tried before Brill, J., who at the close of the testimony granted defendant’s motion for a directed verdict on the ground that plaintiff had failed to make out a case against defendant and…
1Opinion of the CourtDibell, J.
Action on a policy of life insurance. The court directed a verdict for the defendant. The plaintiff appeals from an order denying her motion for a new trial.
1. The policy in suit was issued to Peter R. Pampusch on October 28, 1908. His wife, the plaintiff, is the beneficiary. He died on August 15, 1917. His last assessment was paid on August 11,1917. He was then in default and by the terms of the defendant’s by-laws suspended. The by-laws provided that he could be reinstated upon paying arrearages, “provided, 'however, that he be in good health at the time of making payment.” And it was…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- Murphy v. Metropolitan Life InsuranceSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1908
- Lindquist v. GibbsSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1913
- Ætna Insurance Co. v. GrubeSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1861
- Northland Pine Co. v. Melin Bros.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1919
- International Lumber Co. v. Bradley Timber & Railway Supply Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1916
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- Ivanesovich v. North American Life & Casualty Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1920
- Olson v. Gopher State Benevolent SocietySupreme Court of Minnesota · 1938
- In Re Estate of BoysenCourt of Appeals of Minnesota · 1984
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