Sprainis v. Draugystes

By this writ of error defendant seeks the reversal of a judgment against it of $129 entered upon the finding of the court. Suit was brought by the widow and children of John Sprainis, deceased, to recover death benefits which it is alleged defendant is obligated to pay to the family of John Sprainis, who was a member of the defendant association at the time of his death.

Defendant first contends that it is an unincorporated association which cannot be sued in the name of the society, but all members thereof must be made parties. The character of the defendant as shown by the record is somewhat…