Nagle v. Perkins

This action is brought by William H. Nagle, as executor of the last will and testament of William Schutrum, deceased, against the defendant, to recover a death benefit, amount-, ing to $500. The defendant is the international president of the Cigarmakers’ International Union of America, which is an unincorporated association. This International Union has a constitution and is composed of members of various local unions situate throughout the United States and Canada. The members of the union are required to pay into the organization certain dues and assessments, and in return they receive,…