Williams v. Supreme Council American Legion of Honor
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Appeal from trial term, Kings county. Two actions, one by Thomas Williams, the other by James Barton, against the Supreme Council American Legion of Honor. From judgments dismissing the claimants on the merits, on a trial without a jury, plaintiffs appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtWoodward, J.
These cases were tried together, and the documentary evidence in each case (correspondence excepted) was the same. The Barton Case, by reason of the correspondence, presents rather the better one for the plaintiff, but the discussion will deal with the Williams Case. There is no substantial dispute as to the facts. The defendant is a fraternal beneficiary society, organized under the laws of Massachusetts. Twenty-two years ago the plaintiff, a painter, was admitted to membership in the defendant, in a class known as “6 Degree,” and a certificate was issued to him, naming his wife as his…
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