Dickinson v. Ancient Order of United Workmen
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Appeal, No. 258, Oct. T., 1893, by plaintiff, Ellen M. Dickinson, from judgment of C. P. No. 1, Allegheny Co., Dec. T. 1890, on verdict for defendant. Assumpsit for death benefit. Before Slagle, J. The facts appear by the opinion of the Supreme Court.
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Appeal, No. 258, Oct. T., 1893, by plaintiff, Ellen M. Dickinson, from judgment of C. P. No. 1, Allegheny Co., Dec. T. 1890, on verdict for defendant. Assumpsit for death benefit. Before Slagle, J. The facts appear by the opinion of the Supreme Court. Notice of assessments due Jan. 28,1888, was dated at Erie, Pa., Jan. 3, and postmarked Jan 7, 1888, and read: “You are hereby notified of assessments Nos. 3 and 4 of §2.00, which must be paid on or before January 23, 1888, or you suspend yourself.” Notice of other assessments due Feb. 28, 1888, was dated at Erie, Pa., Feb. 7,1888, and read: “…
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Mr. Chief Justice Sterrett,
This action was brought by the widow of John S. Dickinson against the Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, a fraternal beneficial association, to recover $2,000, evidenced by a beneficiary certificate, issued by said association to plaintiff’s husband on May 18, 1883, a copy of which is made part of her statement of claim.
On the trial plaintiff gave the certificate in evidence, proved 'the death of her husband and rested. Defendant then introduced Mr. Dickinson’s application for membership in said lodge, containing, inter alia, the following…
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