Sears v. Grand Lodge of Ancient Order of United Workmen
New York Court of Appeals
. Appeal from a judgment of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court in - the fourth judicial department, entered December 30, 1897, reversing a judgment in favor of plaintiff entered upon a decision of the court on trial at Special Term, and granting a new trial. The nature of the action and the facts, so far as material, are stated in the opinion.
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. Appeal from a judgment of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court in - the fourth judicial department, entered December 30, 1897, reversing a judgment in favor of plaintiff entered upon a decision of the court on trial at Special Term, and granting a new trial. The nature of the action and the facts, so far as material, are stated in the opinion. There is no foundation in law or in fact in the respondent’s contention that the agreement sought to be enforced in this action was entered into between the parties under a mutual mistake of fact so as to preclude recovery herein on the part of…
1Opinion of the CourtBartlett, J.
On the 31st of July, 1886, one Charles R. Baumgrass, residing in the city of Syracuse, became a member of a subordinate lodge of defendant and received a certificate of membership, which provided in the event of his death the defendant would pay to his wife, Mary A. Banmgrass, the sum of $2,000.00.
On September 28th, 1886, Banmgrass disappeared and was not seen or heard from thereafter until April 15th, 1896, a period of nearly ten years. In the meantime important transactions and negotiations had taken place affecting the rights of the parties.
Mrs. Banmgrass, the beneficiary, was advised to…
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