Sourwine v. Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias of the World

Gavin, J. —

The correctness of the trial court’s action in sustaining the demurrer to appellants’ complaint is brought in review before us.

The appellants are the beneficiaries of one Jonathan *448Croasdale who, in 1877, was admitted as a member of the appellee's endownment rank, entering classes 1st and 2d, which entitled him to $1,000 and $2,000 respectively. At that time all members paid at the same rate. In 1884 the constitution of the order was so amended as to establish a "fourth class" in which the amounts to be paid were graduated according to age. Provision was then made for transfers from…