Everett v. Supreme Council, Catholic Benevolent Legion

Kelby, J.:

The defendant is a fraternal assessment society, organized under an act of the State of New York, entitled “ An act concerning *766charitable, benevolent and beneficiary associations, societies and corporations,” passed May 12, 1881, as chapter 256 of the Laws of 1881. It is conducted upon the lodge or subordinate council system, operating for the equal and mutual benefit of all of its members and their beneficiaries through a system of local or subordinate councils and having a representative form of government known as The Supreme Council, Catholic Benevolent Legion.

Among the objects…