Sullivan v. Modern Brotherhood of America
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Houghton; Streeter, J. Assumpsit by Mary E. Sullivan against the Modern Brotherhood of America upon a policy of insurance. Judgment for plaintiff. Defendant brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtStone, J.
The defendant is a fraternal organization, having, among other features, a life and accident insur*525anee for its members. It is organized under the laws of the State of Iowa, but has subordinate lodges in Michigan, where it is authorized to do business. Plaintiff became a member of what is known as Laurium Lodge, one of the subordinate lodges of the defendant in Houghton county, on the 11th day of September, 1907, and remained in good standing until after the time of the occurrence upon which this suit is based. On becoming a member of the order, plaintiff received a certificate or policy…
2Cases cited21 opinions
- Milwaukee & Saint Paul Railway Co. v. KelloggSupreme Court of the United States · 1877
- Western Commercial Travelers' Ass'n v. SmithCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1898
- Paul v. . Travelers' Ins. Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1889
- National Masonic Acc. Ass'n of Des Moines v. ShryockCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1896
- Omberg v. United States Mutual Accident Ass'nCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1897
16 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by13 opinions
- Cline v. Studebaker Corp.Michigan Supreme Court · 1915
- Iwanicki v. State Industrial Accident CommissionOregon Supreme Court · 1922
- Horton v. Travelers InsuranceCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1920
- Dondeneau v. State Industrial Accident CommissionOregon Supreme Court · 1926
- Erikson v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance CompanyIdaho Supreme Court · 1975
8 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.