Calkins v. Angell
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Kent; Grove, J. Assumpsit by Charles W. Calkins, receiver of the Masonic Life, Association, against Crawford Angelí, to recover an assessment. From a judgment for defendant on verdict directed by the court, plaintiff brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtHooker, J.
The Masonic Life Association was a mutual insurance or benefit association organized under the laws of Michigan. See 2 Comp. Laws 1897, § 7497 et seq. On August 23, 1896, its officers instituted proceedings for the winding up of its affairs, under chapter 282, 2 How. Stat. (chapter 300, 3 Comp. Laws 1897). On December 12, 1896, a decree was entered by the Kent circuit court, sitting in equity, dissolving the corporation, appointing Charles W. Calkins receiver, directing that all property of the company be turned over to the receiver, and that he be at liberty to apply to the court for further…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- In Re the Equitable Reserve Fund Life Ass'nNew York Court of Appeals · 1892
- Lehman v. ClarkIllinois Supreme Court · 1898
- Ellerbe v. BarneySupreme Court of Missouri · 1894
- Russell v. BerryMichigan Supreme Court · 1883
- In re Protection Life Ins.U.S. Circuit Court for the Northern District of Illnois · 1879
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3Cited by3 opinions
- In re AngellMichigan Supreme Court · 1902
- Faurot v. SwanMichigan Supreme Court · 1908
- Taft v. Kent Circuit JudgeMichigan Supreme Court · 1902