Delaney v. Grand Lodge Ancient Order of United Workmen

This is a suit in equity. The plaintiffs, who bring this suit in behalf of themselves and others having similar interests, are members of the defendant and holders in good standing of beneficiary certificates issued by the defendant many years ago. They seek to restrain the defendant from putting into operation certain recently adopted amendments to its by-laws, and pray for the appointment of a receiver and for general relief.

The defendant is a fraternal benefit society incorporated in 1883 under the laws of this Commonwealth and since then engaged with its members in the fraternal insurance…