Tinker v. Modern Brotherhood of America

KENNAMER, District Judge.

This is an action by the plaintiff to recover $4,000 on" a benefit certificate, No. 372947, issued to William H. Tinker, in which Genia Tinker was named beneficiary. The material facts necessary to be considered may be summarized as follows :

The Modern Brotherhood of America is a fraternal beneficiary society organized and incorporated under the laws of the state of Iowa. In compliance with sections 6774 to 6799, inclusive, Compiled Statutes of Oklahoma 1921, said society was transacting business in the state of Oklahoma, and by section 6774 it and all other fraternal…