Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows v. Morrison

The plaintiffs, a corporation under the' laws of the State, organized for benevolent purposes, chose the defendant Morrison for their treasurer, and1 in order, to secure his proper accountability for such funds and property as he might at any time hold as such'1 treasurer, the lodge took a bond executed by himself as principal and the other defendants as sureties in the' penal sum of $10,000.

Believing him to be delinquent in his trust, the lodge elected another in his. place, and brought this action on-the bond. The court pursuant to stipulation, referred the case to a gentleman of high…