Mizanin v. Mihuc

Opinion by

Parker, J.,

This is an interpleader in which an issue was framed for the purpose of ascertaining who was entitled to death benefits owing by a fraternal beneficial society.

John Mihalyo, at the time of his death, October 17, 1934, was a member of a subordinate lodge of Greek Catholic Union, a fraternal beneficial society organized under the laws of Pennsylvania, and held a certificate providing for the payment of death benefits in the amount of $1,000. It is conceded that $400 of these benefits was payable on account of funeral expenses, that such sum was promptly paid by the society,…