Knights of the Maccabees of the World v. Patton

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Carroll —

Reversing.

In April, 1913, Samuel Patton became a member • of tbe 'Knights of Maccabees at its local tent known as May tent No. 59, at Langley, in Floyd county. His membership, provided he complied with the laws of the order, entitled the beneficiary to one thousand dollars' at his death. In addition to this his membership entitled him to sick benefits, provided he observed the laws of the order. He died on September 2, 1913, and after his death the beneficiary in the death certificate, Francis Patton, who is the appellee here, brought this suit to recover…