Legal Opinion

Neville v. Detroit Firemen's Fund Ass'n

Michigan Supreme Court

Decided February 12, 1895Published

Error to Wayne. (Frazer, J.) Assumpsit. Defendant brings error. The facts are stated in the opinion.

1Opinion of the CourtGrant, J.

The defendant is organized under chapter 165, How. Stat. Its object is to afford relief to sick and disabled members, and to the families of deceased members. All able-bodied and uniformed members of the fire-department may become members. Section 2 of article 2 of its by-laws provides that any member retired by the fire-commissioners by reason of 25 years’ service as a fireman may still continue a member thereof, with all its rights, and benefits, by paying the same dues and assessments as. an active member. ■ Section 3 of article 3 provides that-members leaving the fire department may still…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Burland v. Northwestern Mutual Benefit Ass'nMichigan Supreme Court · 1882
  2. Poultney v. BachmanNew York Supreme Court · 1881

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