Breil v. Claus Groth Plattdutschen Vereen

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On May 29,1906, the plaintiff was, and for several years had been, a member of the defendant society. This society is a mutual fraternal association, organized for the purpose of paying sick benefits to its members at the rate of $8 a week, exclusive of the first week of sickness, and for a period not exceeding 26 Aveeks. No policies, certificates or contracts are issued to its members, but liability is fixed by the rules and regulations adopted for its government, and which provide, omitting provisions not pertinent : ‘‘Every member of the society is entitled to sick benefits if…