Jones v. Loaleen Mutual Benefit Ass'n

Mr. Presiding Justice Barry

delivered the opinion of the court.

On May 25, 1926, the Loaleen Mutual Benefit Association issued a benefit certificate for $1,000 to appellee’s husband 'in which she was named as the beneficiary. Insured died February 12, 1928, and this suit was brought to recover the insurance. A jury having been waived the court found the issues in favor of appellee and rendered judgment for $1,000.

Appellant contends that it is not liable because it never issued the certificate.- The insurer was organized under section 29 of the General Corporation Act of 1872, Cahill’s St. ch.…