French v. Society of Select Guardians

The defendant is a benevolent society incorporated under the Act óf 1875 (chap. 267), entitled “An act for the-incorporation of societies or clubs for certain ilawful purposes.’7 The subject of insurance is not among the purposes enumerated is the act, unless it falls within those designated as “ mutual benefit 73 and “ benevolent.” The certificate of incorporation of the defendant states that one of the objects of the society is “ to provide for rational, social enjoyment, and to establish a relief fund from which, its members, complying with its laws, rules and regulations, may receive…