Norman v. Merchants & Bankers Mutual Benefit Corp.

We decided to consider the merits of this case on the application for certiorari.

William F. Norman was the holder of two certificates of membership in the Merchants & Bankers Mutual Benefit Corporation. The Corporation is a mutual benefit organization. Its purpose and object are to relieve and aid needy members and their beneficiaries through the collection of contributions from the membership at large. It issues certificates of membership upon the application of persons desiring to become members. A membership certificate is issued upon the representations of the applicant that the answers…