Bills v. Bills
Court of Appeals of Texas
Appeal from Lamar County Court; Tom L. Beauchamp, Judge. Action by E. B. Bills against the Mosaic Templars of America, who filed an answer interpleading J. H. Bills. Erom a- judgment for plaintiff the defendant interpleaded appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtHodges, J.
This appeal is a continuation of a contest between E. B. Bills, the appellee, and J. H. Bills, the appellant, which involves the disposition of a benefit fund claimed from the Mosaic Templars of America upon the death of their deceased mother. The Mosaic Templars of America is a fraternal benefit society incorporated under the laws of the state of Arkansas. It has a constitution and by-laws for the government of its members. It also has a lodge system and a ritualistic form of work, issues policies of insurance on the lives of its members, and raises the benefit funds with which to pay such…
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