Buell v. Breese Mill & Grain Co.
Appellate Court of Illinois
Assumpsit, for assessments on a policy of insurance. Appeal from the Circuit Court of Clinton County; the Hon. Alonzo S. Wilderman, Judge, presiding. Heard in this court at the February term, 1896.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Scofield
The declaration alleges that the Millers’ Mutual Insurance Company is duly incorporated under the laws of Wisconsin; that under those laws, and under the articles of incorporation and the by-laws, every policy holder is a member of the company and is required to give his obligation to pay his pro rata share of losses and expenses whenever assessments shall be made therefor; that appellant Buell is the receiver of the corporation, duly appointed by a Wisconsin court having jurisdiction to make the appointment, and has been duly authorized by that court to commence this action; that appellee’s…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Pope v. HankeIllinois Supreme Court · 1894
- Cincinnati Mutual Health Assurance Co. v. RosenthalIllinois Supreme Court · 1870
- Rose v. Kimberly & Clark Co.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1895
- Seamans v. ZimmermanSupreme Court of Iowa · 1894
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