Gurnacki v. Polish Roman Catholic Union of America, Inc.

Opinion by

James, J.,

On November 23, 1923, appellant, a fraternal bene ficial association incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois and doing business in the City of Philadelphia through a local branch or “group,” issued a certificate of membership to one Jozef Gurnacki. This certificate entitled the beneficiary named therein, Gurnacki’s wife, to certain death benefits, upon the usual consideration of payment of dues and proof of death of the member. It also expressly provided, however, that payment of benefits was subject to 'the member’s compliance with the organization’s…