Knights of the Maccabees of World v. Brown
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Wayne; Hosmer, J. Bill by Knights of the Maccabees of the World against Gitty Brown and others for an order of inter-pleader. From a decree for defendant Elizabeth Brown, Gitty Brown appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtOstrander, J.
Complainant issued its certificate to William Brown May 20, 1887, for $2,000, the named beneficiary being Gitty Brown, wife. Thereupon William became a member of Petrolia Tent No. 10, located at Petrolia, Canada. In March, 1910, Gitty Brown secured a divorce from William, the decree providing for payment to her of $50 monthly as alimony. No other property was secured by the wife in this proceeding. William paid the alimony during his life. In April, 1910, William Brown married Elizabeth Phelps, and in April, 1913, he died, leaving surviving him Elizabeth, his widow, and two children, Lettie…
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