Hatfield v. Sovereign Camp of Woodmen of the World

Opinion by

Keller, P. J.,

This was an action of assumpsit, on a self-styled ‘beneficiary certificate,’ against a fraternal beneficial association, incorporated under the laws of Nebraska, to recover a death benefit of $1,000 payable on the death of the member, Harry Hatfield.

The jury rendered a verdict in favor of the plaintiffs on which judgment was duly entered. Defendant appealed. The judgment will be affirmed.

Harry Hatfield applied for membership “by adoption” in Keystone Camp No. 606 of Woodmen of the World on March 25, 1935, and at the same time made application for a beneficiary…