United Mutual Life Insurance v. Bransford

Appellant insurance company is the successor to a mutual benefit association, known, as the Knights of Pythias.

In June, 1907, General L. Gideon made written application to the benefit association for a policy of life insurance in the sum of $1,000. The policy was duly issued as requested, and Tom James Gideon (now Bransford), appellee here, ivas designated as beneficiary. Among other provisions the policy provided:

“The benefit certificate is issued and accepted by the parties in interest subject to all the provisions and conditions contained and referred to in the foregoing, and to the…