Grice v. State

MORROW, Judge.

The conviction is for embezzlement of an amount in excess of fifty dollars, and punishment fixed at confinement in the penitentiary for two years.

From the indictment and from the evidence, it appears that the appellant was secretary of the Excelsior Lodge No. 5155 of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows of Texas. The Grand Order maintained an insurance feature, and the secretary of the local lodge became the agent of the Grand Order to collect certain dues which were payable to the Grand Order quarterly. These dues were collected from the individuals who were members of the…