134 Minn. 28 | Minn. | 1916
The receipt of funds from the association does not bar them from receiving benefits under the compensation act, nor does it reduce the amount thereof. The act does not so provide, either expressly or by implication.
The source of revenue of the Belief Association, so far as it depends on the bounty of the state, may be withdrawn at any time. Gibbs v. Minneapolis Fire Dept. Relief Assn. 125 Minn. 174, 145 N. W. 1075. So far as it depends on contributions made by the members, it is something the member has purchased for himself with his own funds, and is akin to life and benefit insurance. It is well settled, in death by wrong
Affirmed.