Craig v. Hegeler Local Union No. 209

This is an action at law, begun April 30, 1946, by Harold A. Craig, as executor of the will of Charles Hassan, deceased, against Hegeler Local Union No. 209, Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers, defendant, for death benefits of $800 alleged to be due under the terms of the constitution and by-laws of the union. The jury found and judgment was entered for defendant. Plaintiff appeals.

The complaint alleged and the undisputed proofs show that: Charles Hassan, hereafter referred to as “decedent,” died at Danville, Illinois, on November 6, 1944, leaving a will which was duly admitted to probate ;…