Aveling v. Northwestern Masonic Aid Ass'n

The defendant is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the state of Illinois.

March 5, 1885, it issued to Eobert Aveling a certificate of insurance, in which it agreed to pay the sum of $2,500 upon his death—

“To his devisees, or, if no will, to the heirs at law of said Eobert Aveling.”

Eobert Aveling died on February 21, 1887, leaving the following last will and testament:

“I, Eobert Aveling, of the township of Springwells, county of Wayne, State of Michigan, being in good health and sound mind and memory, do make this my last will and testament:

“I will, devise, and bequeath all…