Mabley & Carew Co. v. Borden

It is contended by the Mabley & Carew Company that there is no proof of the designation of Ida C. Borden as beneficiary under the certificate in question.

The name appears on the back of the certificate and, while it is typewritten, it is certainly a sufficient designation, taken in connection with the fact that Anna Work had it in her possession until her death.

There is just one question in this case, and that is the consideration for the issuance of this certificate. It is true that Anna Work could not maintain an action on this certificate in her lifetime, as no right of action existed in…