Nelson v. . R. R.

This is an action to recover benefits, which the plaintiff alleges he is entitled to under the rules and regulations of the relief department of the defendant.

The plaintiff, an employee of defendant, became a member of the relief department on 28 June, 1902, and paid his dues, amounting to $6.15, up to 6 September, 1902, when he was accidentally injured.

After his injury he was paid, as benefits on account of his disability to work, $1 per day for twelve months, and thereafter 50 cents per day up to 15 May, 1905, making a total of $673.50.

On or about the last day, the superintendent of the…