Premuzic v. Croatian Fraternal Union of America

Opinion by

Jambs, J.,

Ivan Premuzic brought this action of assumpsit against the Croatian Fraternal Union of America for certain sick benefits due him as a member of the union. He became a member of the defendant society in 1924, and a certificate of membership was issued to him. In 1929, he became sick and was paid weekly sick benefits amounting to $1,376.70, in the period from 1929 to 1933. At the time of his admission, under the by-laws, he was entitled to “receive the sum of $5.00 per week until such time as they [he] become well.” On October 1, 1932, because of a deficit in the sick…