Dragovich v. Greek Catholic Union of U. S. A., Inc.

Opinion by

Kenworthey, J.,

This is an appeal by a fraternal benefit society from a judgment for death benefits provided in a certificate of membership.

The certificate was issued in 1933 to Frank Nagy. The beneficiary named therein was Frank’s wife. She died in 1927, and on March 13, 1928 Nagy, with the consent of the society, changed the designated beneficiaries to:

“Samuel Dragovich no relation amount $500

Anna Dragovich no relation amount $500”

Nagy died March 10, 1937. Samuel Dragovich predeceased him.

At the time Nagy’s certificate was issued, the persons entitled to death benefits in such…