Villmont v. Grand Grove, United Ancient Order of Druids
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Ramsey county to recover $1,000 upon a benefit certificate. The answer alleged that decedent had violated the conditions of the constitution in regard to members in arrears, had failed to pay his dues for the month of May, 1908, and been dropped as a member. The reply was a general denial. The case was tried before Bunn, J., who directed a verdict in favor of defendant. From an order denying plaintiff’s motion for a new trial, she appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtBrown, J.
Defendant is a fraternal benefit association organized under the laws of this state. Plaintiff’s intestate, her husband, became a member of the association in February, 1906, and thereafter continued •as such until the time of his death, unless by reason of his failure to pay certain assessments he became suspended and forfeited all rights under his membership. The constitution and by-laws of the ■order form a part of the contract of membership and insurance, and a strict compliance therewith is required. The by-laws provide that assessments required to be paid by the members shall be due and…
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