Cunningham v. United Assoc. of Journeymen Plumbers

Michael J. Cunningham died August 26th, 1927, leaving no will and as his sole heirs at law and next of kin his widow and a minor son, the plaintiffs. In 1901 he had become a member of the local branch of the defendant association. By the constitution of the association, upon the death of any member in good standing such person or persons as he might have designated by will or in the absence of such designation his heirs at law become entitled to a death benefit of $500. The constitution of the defendant provides: “Any member owing over the amount of three months’ dues shall stand suspended…