DeMello v. Dairyman's Cooperative Creamery

This is an appeal from a judgment which denied plaintiffs any relief in an action for declaratory relief. Plaintiffs have also attempted to appeal from an order denying their motion for new trial which is not appealable. (Code Civ. Proc., § 963.)

In 1909 the Dairyman’s Co-operative Creamery, hereafter referred to as the creamery, was organized under sections 6536 to 653Z of the Civil Code and proceeded to operate as a marketing agency for dairy products. Each member paid $100 for his membership and was paid a so-called dividend, not to exceed 8 per cent, or $8 per annum until a reorganization…