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Tilbert v. Eagle Lock Co.
Facts
On January 1, 1922, Kazimierz Tilbert began working for Eagle Lock Co. (Defendant). On June 29, 1923, Defendant issued a “Certificate of Benefit” to Tilbert. The certificate provided that, if Tilbert remained employed by Defendant for more than five years and, at his time of death remained employed by Defendant, then Tilbert’s beneficiary would be entitled to a $1,000.00 payment. The certificate further provided that it would become void if the holder ceased to be an employee. A letter to Tilbert from Defendant dated June 29, 1923, explained that the certificate conferred no legal right on Tilbert and that Defendant reserved the right to terminate the certificate at any time. Tilbert remained employed by Eagle Rock until his death at two o’clock in the morning on August 28, 1931. Later that day, Tilbert was to receive his pay envelope, which included a notice from Defendant informing Tilbert of its decision to terminate the Certificate of Benefit. Annie Tilbert (Plaintiff), Tilbert’s wife and beneficiary, demanded the $1,000 payment. Defendant refused to pay, and Plaintiff sued. Defendant demurred.
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