Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen v. Taylor

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Thomas

Reversing.

The appellant and defendant below, Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, is a fraternal voluntary society composed of railroad trainmen. In addition to other fraternal features of the organization, it also issues to its members, in consideration of stipulated dues and premiums, benevolent certificates or policies whereby it agrees to pay to the beneficiary mentioned therein upon the death of the member the principal amount of the certificate as designated in its constitution and by-laws, all of which are made parts thereof and agreed to by the holder…