Sullivan v. Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters

The plaintiffs bring this action to recover the sum named in a benefit certificate issued to Edward P. Barry, deceased, by the defendant, a fraternal benefit society incorporated under what is now G. L. (Ter. Ed.) c. 176.

These facts are agreed: The plaintiffs are the proper parties to bring the action. The “Constitution and By-Laws of the Order" relating to “Subordinate Courts," to the terms of which Barry was subject, provided that any member who failed to pay the mortuary assessment within thirty days from the date of issue of the call should “stand suspended" and should “forfeit all claims…