Parker v. Railway Mail Mutual Benefit Ass'n

Mr. Presiding Justice Hayes

delivered the opinion of the court.

This suit has been brought by Della M. Parker formerly Della M. Grove for death benefits she claims she is entitled to as beneficiary in a certificate of membership issued by the defendant, Railway Mail Mutual Benefit Association to Orville II. Grove. The cause, was tried before a jury in the circuit court of Ford county and a verdict for plaintiff was returned. The defendant association has appealed to this court.

The contract between the association and Grove provided for monthly instalments which, under the bylaws, became due…