Mattern v. Gas Companies' Employees' Mutual Aid Society

This is a motion for judgment on the pleadings in favor of the plaintiff and against the defendant Gas Companies’ Employees’ Mutual Aid Society of New York. The defendant Travelers Insurance Company was not served and does not appear.

William Mattem, plaintiff’s intestate, became a member of the defendant society on December 28, 1915. The constitution and by-laws of the society at that time provided that

“ Life insurance for all active members shall be placed with an insurance company selected by the Insurance Committee and approved by the Board of Managers. Insurance to the amount of $250.00…