Boll v. Catholic Knights of Wisconsin

Joseph Boll became a member of the defendant society on December 6, 1891, and died December 1, 1930. Plaintiff was the beneficiary under the policy in question, which was originally issued for $2,000. In 1902, the amount was reduced to $1,000. Joseph Boll paid his last assessment in December, 1929. He was suspended as of January 1, 1930. Shortly after December 12, 1930, the central office of defendant society received a check from the branch treasurer for $23.40 for the delinquent dues. This was not accompanied by any advice relative to the death of insured; the letter of transmission merely…