Ward v. National Benev. Soc.

This action was brought by appellant, Nellie Ward, to recover, as beneficiary, under a policy or certificate of insurance issued by appellee, National Benevolent Society, on the life of her husband, Dave Ward, who died on or about March 5, 1938.

Appellee answered by a denial of liability under said certificate of insurance, alleged that the face amount of the certificate was subject to certain reductions under its provisions, and that a settlement had been made with appellant of all remaining claims arising from the death of the insured thereunder.

In a trial before the court upon an agreed…