Croteau v. Lunn & Sweet Employees Ass'n

Action by the parents and legal heirs of one Emile Croteau to recover a death benefit payable upon the death of their son. Emile Croteau died May 20, 1923; it is conceded that he was a member in good standing of the defendant association until the day of his death; that he died unmarried, without designating a beneficiary, and that the plaintiffs are his legal heirs, and have given all notices required prior to bringing this action.

The defense relies solely upon the following provision constituting Section 14.of Article VII. of the By-laws, entitled “Mutual Aid Department”:

‘ 'No benefits…