Oster v. Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen & Engineers

Hassler, J.,

The following facts are contained in the bill to which this demurrer has been filed:

1. The plaintiff was married to Andrew Anthony Oster on July 24, 1907, and is his lawful widow, he having died on Dec. 26, 1918.

2. The defendant is an unincorporated association, with its offices and principal place of business at Cleveland, Ohio. It is a fraternal beneficial society, operating on the lodge system, organized for the benefit of the members and their wives, widows, children and families.

8. Previous to his death, a beneficial certificate was issued by the defendant association to…