Haner v. Grand Lodge, Ancient Order of United Workmen

Morrissey, O. J.

This is an action to compel appellee, a fraternal beneficiary society organized under the laws of this state, and doing business exclusively herein, to make payment of a sum fixed under section 170 of its by-laws, giving members the right to a definite cash settlement *564upon reaching the age of 70 years. The defendant association falls within the class of fraternal beneficiary associations mentioned in section 3295, Rev. St. 1913. June 1, 1888 defendant issued to plaintiff its benefit certificate, in which it was provided:

“That Brother George T. Haner, a master workman degree…