Sawyer v. Headcamp Pacific Jurisdiction Woodmen of the World

Plaintiffs brought suit to recover under a certificate of, insurance issued by the Head Camp Pacific Jurisdiction, Woodmen of the World, upon the life of George W. Sawyer, naming them as beneficiaries. Defendant, a fraternal insurance corporation operating under a lodge system, issued the certificate in 1900. Sawyer died in January, 1914. Defendant denied liability under the certificate on the ground that deceased was in arrears in payment of his assessments at the time of his death. Trial was to the court and findings were for the defendant. Plaintiffs allege error and bring the cause here…