129 Mich. 141 | Mich. | 1901
(after stating the facts).' 1. The court held that there was no forfeiture, that plaintiff was a perpetual member of the company, and that the provisions of the charter and by-laws in regard to suspension simply mean “that during the time that members of this company are in arrears they can collect no loss, but as soon as they are paid up they can collect for any and all losses that may occur either before or after the time, — that is, if there is nothing due to “the company.” We think that the court did not construe these provisions of the charter correctly. Courts cannot make contracts; they can only construe them. Plaintiff and defendant made a contract of insurance, and both parties must abide by it. In the con
Reversed, and no new trial ordered.