Thomas v. Robinson

Opinion by

Rhodes P. J.,

This case arises from an action in assumpsit against the Philadelphia and Reading Relief Association for benefits due under -a benefit certificate issued by that association.- .

¡The death benefit payable under the certificate was claimed by'the widow of the deceased member and by the named beneficiary in the certificate.

The association paid the proceeds into court, having filed a petition for interpleader.

The named beneficiary, who was the former wife of the deceased member, became the plaintiff in-the inter-pleader proceeding and the widow became defendant. See Pa.…