Rappeport v. Erster Brooklyner Bruderlicher Kranken Unterstutzungs Verein

Plaintiff moves for summary judgment. The undisputed facts giving rise to his cause of action are as follows: Defendant is an incorporated fraternal benefit organization, of which the plaintiff has been a member in good standing since the year 1899. At the time of his admission, article X, section 3, of the defendant’s constitution provided that “ in case of the death of a member, his widow will receive $400.00. In case of the . death of a wife of the member, the member shall receive $200.00.” In accordance with this provision, plaintiff received the stipulated benefit upon the death of his…