Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society v. American Society of Composers, Authors, & Publishers

Messmore, j.

The two cases constituting the subject of this appeal, by agreement, are consolidated. They are actions at law to recover money judgments wherein the plaintiffs, pursuant to contracts made with the defendant, paid the defendant in compliance therewith and seek to recover the money so paid. A jury was waived and trial had to the court. The court entered judgment for the defendant. Motion for new trial was argued, submitted and overruled. Plaintiffs appeal.

The plaintiff, Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society, is a fraternal, beneficial society, incorporated under the laws of…