Whetsell v. Sovereign Camp, W. O. W.

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. Justice Bonham.

The appellant is a “fraternal, beneficiary Association or Society,” which operates under a lodge system, and is governed by a system of government provided by its constitution, laws and by-laws. One becoming a member of the order by initiation and acceptance in one of its subordinate camps, binds himself to be bound and governed by its rules, constitution, laws and by-laws then of force, and all amendments and additions thereto. The order maintains a department of insurance, in which its members may be insured upon applica tion…