Supreme Tent Knights of the Maccabees of the World v. Port Huron Savings Bank
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to St. Clair; Law, J. Assumpsit by the Supreme Tent Knights of the Maccabees of the World against the Port Huron Savings Bank for money had and received. There was judgment for plaintiff on a verdict directed by the court, and defendant brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, C. J.
This is an action of assumpsit. It was tried before a jury. The circuit judge directed a verdict *629in favor of the plaintiff for $56,223. The case is brought here by writ of error.
The plaintiff is a fraternal beneficiary association. From 1883 until 1901 Charles D. Thompson was its finance keeper. During the period from 1883 until November 30, 1900, he was assistant cashier of the defendant. Until the transactions arose involved in this case, Mr. Thompson had the confidence and esteem of the officers of the fraternal society, and also of the bank. On the morning of December 1, 1900, a draft for…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- State Savings Bank v. MontgomeryMichigan Supreme Court · 1901
- Oakland County Savings Bank v. State BankMichigan Supreme Court · 1897
3Cited by2 opinions
- Port Huron Savings Bank v. St. Clair Circuit JudgeMichigan Supreme Court · 1907
- Miner v. HustedMichigan Supreme Court · 1916