Myers v. Fritchman

Citations

• 6 Pa. Super. 580
• 1898 Pa. Super. LEXIS 202

Syllabus

<p>Sick benefit association — Claims of members — Proper tribunal — Jurisdiction, C. P.</p> <p>The constitution and by-laws of an unincorporated sick benefit association derive their force from assent either actual or constructive, and are 'binding on its members. Courts are without jurisdiction to inquire into 'the merits of questions which have been passed upon by the organization ■in the regular course of business, provided those questions are within the scope of its powers.</p> <p>A member of a sick benefit association cannot recover in the courts a sum alleged to be due him when the regular tribunal constituted by the constitution to pass on such claims has reported adversely after regular •proceedings and opportunity for a full hearing.</p>