Famobrosis Society v. Royal Benefit Society
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Appeal by the defendant, Royal Benefit Society, from a judgment of the Supreme Court in favor of the plaintiff, entered in the office of the clerk of the county of Yew York on the 20th day of April, 1914, upon a decision of the court after a trial at the Yew York Special Term, and also, as stated in the notice of appeal, from the decision upon which said judgment was entered.
1Opinion of the Court
McLaughlin, J.:
The Famobrosis Society and Royal Benefit Society are fraternal insurance associations incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia. Prior to December 31, 1909, the Famobrosis Society had accumulated a reserve fund of upwards of $30,000, which was deposited with certain banks and trust companies in the city of Yew York, which, with the Royal Benefit Society, are made parties defendant in this action. On that day the two associations entered into a written agreement, by the terms of which the Royal Benefit Society undertook, as trustee, the management of the affairs of…
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