Chance v. Grand Lodge

Plaintiff, alleging that she is the beneficiary and widow of the deceased, entered suit against defendant, a fraternal organization, on an endowment insurance policy issued to deceased as one of its members. Defendant denied liability, and alleged that the proceeds of the policy, $500, was paid to the three children of the deceased, designated as beneficiaries in the policy by him, and that the payment was made in accordance with the constitution and by-laws of the association. There was judgment in favor of the defendant dismissing plaintiff’s suit, and plaintiff has appealed.

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