Pokrefky v. Detroit Firemen's Fund Ass'n
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Wayne; Hosmer, J. Assumpsit by Anna Pokrefky, individually and as guardian of Charles Pokrefky, a minor, against the Detroit Firemen’s Fund Association, to recover for death benefits. From a judgment for defendant on verdict directed by the court, plaintiff brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtLong, J.
The defendant association was organized in April, 1867, under what is now chapter 165, 1 How. Stat. Its object, as set forth in its articles of association, is to afford relief to sick and disabled members and to the families of deceased members. Plaintiffs’ decedent joined the association July 9, 1890. At that time the by-laws of the association provided that, in the event of the death of any of the members of the association in good standing, a per capita assessment of $5 should be levied upon each member of said association, and the entire amount paid to the properly-designated…
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