Lane v. Lane

This is a contest over the proceeds of a benefit certificate in the American Legion of Honor, which is being waged between the widow and brother, respectively, of a deceased member.

W. A. Lane, now deceased, became a member of the American Legion of Honor by connecting himself with a council of the order located at Knoxville. The American Legion of Honor was incorporated under the laws of the State of Massachusetts, for the following benevolent purposes, to wit: “ (1) To unite, fraternally, all persons of sound bodily health and good moral character, who are socially acceptable, between…