Lillie v. Modern Woodmen of America

This action was commenced in the district court for Lancaster county, and is upon a benefit certificate for the sum of $3,000, issued upon the life of Harvey Lillie, payable to Lena M. Lillie, his wife, upon his death. The petition is in the usual form, and its averments need not be here specifically noticed, except to say that it is alleged that defendant is a fraternal beneficiary society, incorporated and doing business under and by virtue of the laws of the state of Illinois, with its principal place of business in the city of Rock Island, in said state, and author-^ ized to transact…