Alfalfa Growers of California, Inc. v. Icardo

— Plaintiff is a nonprofit association, or corporation, organized under the provisions of the Civil Code for the purpose of distributing the product of its members, who axe alfalfa growers. The defendants, as copartners, owned a membership in the organization. This action was commenced for the purpose of enforcing the collection of an unpaid assessment against the membership held by them. The cause was tried by a jury and a verdict was rendered in favor of plaintiff, but the trial court later made its order granting a new trial. From this order plaintiff appeals.

It is contended by respondents…