Appellate Court of Illinois March 1, 1898 (Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias v. Trebbe)

Opinion per Curiam.

This was an action of assumpsit to recover on a benefit certificate for $3,000, issued in 1889, by appellant, to the husband of appellee.

The defendant pleaded the general issue and a special plea as follows:

“ And for further plea in this behalf appellee says that it is a fraternal and benevolent association, duly and legally incorporated as such by a special act of Congress