McCorkle v. Texas Benevolent Ass'n

Maltbie, Judge.

The appellants are the widow and minor heirs of Calvin McCorkle, and are entitled to recover of appellee, the sum of five thousand dollars, on a benefit certificate in the Texas Benevolent Association, unless Calvin McCorkle, at the time of his death, had forfeited his right to membership in the association on account of non-payment of dues. R. B. Parrott was the general manager of the corporation, and under its by laws was authorized to collect all moneys due the association from its members, with power to appoint deputies for this purpose. It was also made the duty of the…