Supreme Lodge, Ancient Order United Workmen v. Hutchinson

This was an action by appellee upon a beneficiary certificate issued to Charles A. Hutchinson, who was a member of A. O. U. W.

The facts from which the controversy arises are these:

The A. O. H. W. is a “fraternal, charitable, beneficial, and benevolent order, organized for the promotion of the social and fraternal welfare of its members, and the protection of those dependent upon them.” Its constitution has the following provisions as to membership and applications :

“37. Membership — Ao person shall be admitted to membership in the order except he be a white male of the full age of twenty-one…