Northwestern Benevolent & Mutual Aid Ass'n v. Primm

Per Curiam :

The question here presented arises upon the ■overruling of the motions for continuance by the circuit court. This suit was brought upon the certificate of membership in appellant association, by which the sum of $3000 was payable to appellee, as beneficiary, upon the death of his wife, Laura L. Primm, the member insured. The suit was brought and declaration filed on the 25th of June, 1885, returnable to the September term, 1885, of the Logan circuit court. The appearance of the defendant below (appellant here) was entered. Under a rule of court, pleas were filed September 23, the…