Campbell v. Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen

This litigation deals with the right of a member of a fraternal and mutual benefit association to appeal to the court for redress against his order where the rules of the order itself make provision for the adjudication of his demand, and declare that such judgment shall be final.

Campbell became a member of the defendant association in 1900 and has continued to be one of good standing. In May, 1932, his health failed and he applied for disability benefits. Upon examination his claim was disapproved. From that finding he took proper appeal, it was afterwards allowed, and benefits were paid May…