The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 29
Suspension from Benefit
Suspension from Benefit.
"If a member enter this society on the 15th January, 1877, and on January 14th, 1878, he is 18 weeks in arrears, and on the 28th January, 1878, our first meeting after the 14th, cleared off his arrears and declares on sick benefit, is he entitled to sick benefit according to Rule 8, clause 5?"
Reply—It was the duty of the member to have reduced his arrears below eight weeks on branch meeting night, June 14th, 1878, when he had been 52 weeks a member of this society. Having omitted to do so, he became legally suspended from benefit through arrears, in conformity with Rule 8, clause 5.