Cushman v. Family Fund Society
New York Court of Common Pleas
Action by Florence Cushman against the Family Fund Society. Defendant appeals from a judgment of the general term of the city court affirming a judgment entered upon a verdict for the plaintiff rendered by the direction of the court. For former opinion, see 9 FT. Y. Supp. 272.
1Opinion of the CourtBischoff, J.
Defendant, a corporation organized under the laws of the state of New York, and transacting business as a co-operative or assessment life insurance company, about July 27, 1885, admitted one William H. Cushman to membership, and thereupon issued to him its obligation, designated a “bond.” By the terms of this bond the defendant covenanted that it would maintain a death fund out of which the claims of the beneficiaries of deceased members should be paid, and that 80 per centum of all assessments collectible from its members should be applied towards the maintenance of such death fund, the…
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