Lester v. Sovereign Camp

Rosa Lester, beneficiary, instituted two suits against defendant on two death benefit certificates for $1,000 each which it issued on the life of her husband, Elmer T. Lester. The first certificate was issued on April 26, 1932, and provided for a monthly assessment or installment of $2.23. The second certificate was issued February 23, 1934, the monthly installment being $2.41. The certificates, under their provisions, lapsed unless the installments for the current month were paid by the thirtieth day of that month. The insured was taken ill on April 9, 1935, and died four days later. At the…