Styles v. Byrne

This action was instituted by Esther Styles, widow of James Styles, deceased, to recover from the Woodmen of the World, a Colorado corporation, upon a fraternal insurance policy for the sum of $1,000, dated June 23, 1911, upon the life of James Styles. The insurer appeared by interpleader, paid the money into court, and asked that Margaret Byrne, a claimant of the insurance, be substituted as defendant in the case. Margaret Byrne appeared by answer claiming right to be paid the insurance money as the designated beneficiary. Issue was joined by reply and the cause was regularly brought on for…