Beroth v. Electrical Workers Benefit Ass'n

This is an action brought by the widow of the deceased to recover the sum of $1,000 under a certificate of insurance issued by the defendant association. The defendant contends that no liability exists because the deceased was dropped from the association prior to the date of his death on February 4, 1935, and further contends that due and timely notice of death was not given.

The by-laws of the association provide that a member who fails to pay dues for three months is suspended, and if indebted for six months is dropped from membership from both the local union and the international…