Harris v. Sovereign Camp of the Woodmen of the World, Inc.

Plaintiff below, Emma E. Harris, recovered judgment for $1,489.40 under a benefit certificate issued by defendant fraternal association to James Harris, her son.

The action was commenced prior to the enactment of the Civil Practice Act in 1931. The declaration alleged the issuance on May 14, 1930, to the deceased, James Harris, of a benefit certificate or policy of insurance, by the defendant fraternal benefit association. It contained the essential allegations to set forth a cause of action. A plea of the general issue was filed by the defendant, and thereafter the defendant filed a special…