Durkin v. Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen & Enginemen

The appellant, Frank L. Durkin, is a member in good standing of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen, a fraternal beneficiary society, hereinafter referred to as the Brotherhood, his contract with which consists of his application for membership, application for beneficiary certificate, the certificate, and the constitution of the Brotherhood. Prior to August 18th, 1933, Durkin made a claim for disability benefits, alleging he had suffered a total and permanent disability. This claim was denied by the general secretary and treasurer of the Brotherhood, and appellant thereafter…