Maxwell v. Philadelphia Fire Department Relief Ass'n

Opinion by

Baldrige, J.,

The plaintiffs brought an action in assumpsit against the defendant, an incorporated relief association. In their statement of claim they alleged that the deceased, William S. Lybrand, was a member in good standing in the defendant association at the time of his .death; that they are designated as the beneficiaries on the boohs of the defendant association, under the provisions of the by-laws, and are entitled to death benefits in the sum of “Twenty-two Hundred Dollars ($2200) or more,” with interest.

Instead of an affidavit of defense, the defendant filed a petition for…