Modern Order of Praetorians v. Kennedy
Supreme Court of Oklahoma
Error from District Court, Atoka County; Robt. if. Rainey, Judge. Action by Tames J. Kennedy against the Modern Order of Praetorians, a corporation. Judgment for plaintiff, and defendant brings error.
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
BEEAKMORE, C.
This action was commenced in the district court of Atoka county by James J. Kennedy, as plaintiff, seeking to recover against the Modern Order of Praetorians on a death benefit certificate. By the petition it is alleged that defendant is a secret fraternal and beneficial order; that on October 21, 1903, it issued to John W. Kennedy, a member thereof, a benefit certificate in the sum of $2,000, payable upon his death to the plaintiff; that John W. Kennedy died on February 11, 1912, a member of said order in good standing, having paid sill dues and assessments imposed…
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