Crowley v. A. O. H. Widows' & Orphans' Fund

The defendant is a fraternal beneficiary life insurance association, established by the laws of this Commonwealth under a charter dated December 4,1890. A certificate of membership was issued to John S. Crowley, the husband of the plaintiff, on November 10,1900. The association is supported and funds are obtained for the payment of death claims by dues and assessments imposed on and paid by its members. John S. Crowley died on January 8, 1913. The plaintiff, his widow, is the beneficiary named in the certificate. She brings this action to recover the sum of $1,000 which she claims is due to…