Lavin v. Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen

Tbe plaintiff, Annie Lavin, is tbe widow of Patrick Lavin, deceased, who was a member of Standard Lodge No. 80 of tbe defendant Order. He beld an insurance certificate in tbe Order dated January 23, 1899, of wbicb certificate plaintiff was tbe beneficiary. It entitled ber to receive $2000 at tbe death of ber bus-band, provided be was then a member of tbe Order in good standing. This action is on that certificate for tbe amount of tbe insurance stipulated to be paid. Tbe defense is two-fold: First, that Lavin failed to pay tbe monthly assessment of $2, 62 for tbe month of September, 1900, on…