Vance v. Supreme Lodge of the Fraternal Brotherhood
California Court of Appeal
APPEAL from a judgment of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, and from an order denying a new trial. Frank F. Oster, Judge presiding. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtJames, J.
An appeal is taken from a judgment entered in favor of plaintiff for the principal sum of $1,770, and from an order denying a motion made by defendant for a new trial.
Defendant is a fraternal insurance organization. In July, 1900, it employed plaintiff as a general organizer of the order. Among other duties, plaintiff under his contract was required to organize and institute lodges, secure members therefor and instruct the officers thereof. The contract of employment was in writing and contained a clause providing for the compensation to be paid plaintiff as follows:
“7. My compensation to be…
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