Trapp v. Sovereign Camp, Woodmen of the World

This is an action in equity brought by plaintiff to compel defendant, a fraternal beneficiary society, to issue and deliver to him a paid-up policy in the sum of $2,000, under the provisions of a by-law of defendant in force at the time the plaintiff became a member of the society. The by-law provided that every person joining the society, after reaching the age of 42 years and remaining a member thereof in good standing for a term of 20 years, “shall not thereafter be required to pay any assessment or dues and shall receive a paid-up certificate, payable at death to his designated…