Butler v. Grand Lodge of Ancient Order of United Workmen
California Supreme Court
The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtAngellotti, J.
This is an action to recover upon a beneficiary certificate issued by defendant corporation to Stephen W. Butler, and payable to plaintiff, his wife, upon his death.
Defendant is a corporation, fraternal in character, organized for the promotion of the welfare of its members, and for the protection of their families. It has numerous subordinate lodges under its jurisdiction and control.
Said Butler was at the time of his death, December 15, 1898, a master workman degree member of a subordinate lodge of defendant, known as Sacramento Lodge No. 80, and had been such a member for many years. There…
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