Kaufman v. Blackman

BOND, Chief Justice.

This is an action in bill of interpleader for summary judgment instituted by The Praetorians, a fraternal benefit Association, to determine who is entitled to receive a fund deposited into Court under a death benefit certificate issued by the Association to Dora Gottlieb, payable at death to Eunice Blackman, beneficiary (appellee here).

*423In its petition The Praetorians alleged and the record shows that The Praetorians is a fraternal benefit society, incorporated, existing, and doing business under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Texas, Chapter 8, Title 78, Art.…