In re the Estate of Gerhardt

Anthony H. Gerhardt entered the Odd Fellows Home at Lockport, N. Y., in July of 1938 and at that time signed an instrument known as a “ Transfer and Agreement.” This instrument was signed only by the decedent. It recited that he, having made application for admission to the Odd Fellows Home, agreed, in consideration of being admitted, to render such services as he might be able to perform; to abide by the rules and regulations of the institution under penalty of expulsion for disobedience; to release the Odd Fellows Home Association from all liability for sick or death benefits; to release it…