Robinson v. Exempt Fire Co.
California Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the Superior Court of the City and County of San Francisco, and from an order denying a new trial. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtVan Fleet, J.
The defendant and appellant is an organization with certain fraternal and charitable features, whose membership is composed of exempt firemen. Its by-laws provide for the payment of sick benefits to any member who, from sickness or accident, becomes unable to earn a livelihood. The plaintiff, a member of the organization, brings this action to recover a considerable amount claimed to be due him for sick benefits, and which defendant refused to pay.
Trial was had before a jury, and verdict and judgment went for plaintiff. From the judgment and an order denying its motion for a new trial…
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