Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen & Enginemen v. Forrester

BAUGH, Justice.

Appellant is a fraternal organization, maintaining as one of its purposes an insurance protection for the benefit of its disabled members. Forrester, a locomotive fireman, became a member in December, 1919, and has continuously since that time been a member in good standing.' Its funds are provided through monthly dues of its members. Prior to 1931, when said organization made certain changes in its insurance laws, benefits were paid to disabled members through its relief department and its pension department. In 1931 said organization'discontinued its pension department and…