Valentine v. Head Camp, Pacific Jurisdiction, Woodmen of the World
California Supreme Court
The facts are stated in the opinion of the court. Robinson & Robinson, Harry L. Price and J. C. Nichols for Appellant.
1Opinion of the CourtAngellotti, C. J.
This action was brought by plaintiff to recover upon a fraternal benefit certificate issued by defendant to her husband, Clarence A. Valentine, which provided for payment to her upon his death, if then in good standing, of the sum of three thousand dollars. Judgment was given in favor of the plaintiff by the trial court, and we have here an appeal by defendant from such judgment.
The defendant is a mutual fraternal organization maintained on the lodge plan, purely for the mutual benefit of its members, and, among other things, to provide and maintain, by means of assessments on its members, a…
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