Grand Lodge of Ancient Order of United Workmen v. Kohler
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Wayne; Hosmer, J. Bill of interpleader by the Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen of the State of Michigan against Mary Kohler and others to determine the ownership of the proceeds of a membership certificate. From a decree in favor of the legatees of the deceased member, Julius A. Kohler, defendant Mary Kohler appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtMontgomery, J.
Complainant filed a bill of inter-pleader, paying into court the amount named in a beneficiary certificate issued to Julius A. Kohler. The contest is between the defendant Mary Kohler, the former wife of Julius A. Kohler, and the beneficiaries named in the will of Julius A. Kohler, by which instrument he attempted to effect a change of beneficiaries. Mary Kohler, the wife, was named as beneficiary upon taking out the certificate. The rule of the order upon the subject provides that—
“Any member desiring to change his beneficiaries may-do so in the following manner, viz.: He shall fill out the…
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