Leavitt v. International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Johnston, C. J.:

This action was brought by Herbert M. Leavitt, as administrator of the estate of John Gibbons, deceased, against the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Shipbuilders and Helpers of America, to recover on a claim for a death *496benefit arising upon the alleged membership of Gibbons under the laws of the brotherhood. The brotherhood, it appears, is an unincorporated association organized under the laws of Kansas, and is doing business in Kansas and other states. Plaintiff recovered, and the defendant appeals.

The international…