Martinez v. Parado

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

KEMP, J.

The Filipino Aid Association is an unincorporated mutual benefit society which, by reason of the benefits it promises its members, is subject to the provisions of Act 177, L. 1937. The plaintiff herein, Meno Martinez, is the secretary-treasurer of said association and the holder of a claim by assignment from said association against the defendant, Godofredo P. Parado, a member of said association.

Plaintiff’s declaration, filed in the district court of South Hilo, sets forth in substance that on September 22, 1938, the defendant made application to said…