McCann v. Musicians' Ass'n, Local No. 76

This is an action brought by Mary Liston McCann, widow of Larry McCann, deceased, on her own behalf, as beneficiary, to recover the sum of one thousand dollars, as death benefits from respondent, The Musicians’ Association, Local No. 76, A. F. of M., of which deceased was a member. From a judgment for defendant, plaintiff appeals.

Respondent, Musicians’ Association, Local No. 76, A. F. of M., hereinafter referred to as the union, is a voluntary unincorporated association, with its office in Seattle, Washington. Although the union, through its-constitution and by-laws, has provided for death…