Williams v. Most Worshipful St. John's Grand Lodge of Ancient Free & Accepted Masons

Plaintiff, Farie Williams, widow of Leroy Williams, and beneficiary under an insurance policy issued on the life of her husband by defendant, Most Worshipful St. John’s Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons for the State of Louisiana, a fraternal benefit association, brought this action on the death of her husband to recover on the policy, and defendant appeals from a judgment rendered in favor of plaintiff.

Deceased was a member of a subordinate lodge, and there is a provision in the articles of defendant association that monthly dues or premium on policies held by members of the…