Kopachuk (Et Al.) v. Providence Assn.

Opinion by

Rhodes, J.,

The death benefits under a benefit certificate were claimed by the widow of the deceased who had been a member in good standing of the beneficial association which issued the certificate. The designated beneficiary therein was no relative of the deceased member, but he contends that he is entitled to the proceeds by reason of being the named beneficiary in the certificate.

The association filed a petition for interpleader, and was permitted to pay the fund into court.

The issue was tried by a judge of the municipal court, without a jury, who found that the fund was payable…