Robson v. United Order of Foresters
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for St. Louis county to recover $1,000 and interest upon a “benefit certificate” of insurance issued by defendant to Agnes Campbell, with indemnity, in case of her death, payable to plaintiffs. The case was tried before Dibell, J., who found in' favor of plaintiffs for the sum demanded. From a judgment entered pursuant to the findings, defendant appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtDouglas, J.
Action upon a life insurance policy in a fraternal society. From a judgment in favor of plaintiffs, defendant appeals.
On July 3, 1900, defendant issued its policy of insurance for $1,000' to Agnes Campbell, payable upon her death to plaintiffs. On July 8, 1902, the insured, while insane, killed herself other than in an accidental manner. The liability of defendant depends largely upon the force and effect to be given a certain clause signed by the assured, following the questions and answers in the medical examination papers, which reads:
I hereby consent that any benefit certificate or…
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