Szidor v. Greek Catholic Union

Opinion by

Stadteeld, J.,

This is an action in assumpsit brought by Mary Szidor, as beneficiary on a membership certificate, against Greek Catholic Union of Russian Brotherhoods of United States of America, a fraternal benefit society, in the County Court of Allegheny County.

Plaintiff’s, statement of claim averred that the defendant issued its written benefit certificate to John Szidor, through its local lodge No. 209 at Webster, Pa., and thereby agreed to pay in conformity with the bylaws of said union, the sum of one thousand dollars to the plaintiff, who is designated as beneficiary by the…