Kelley v. Royal Neighbors of America
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Polk District Court. — Hon. Hugh Brennan, Judge. The facts appear in the opinion. From judgment entered against it, defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtLadd, J.
The defendant is a fraternal beneficiary society incorporated under the laws of Illinois, whose object is “to encourage and disseminate moral principles, to promote fraternal love, to comfort the sick in time of need, and to bestow substantial benefits upon the family, heirs, blood relations, affianced husband, affianced wife, or other person dependent on a member.” Its chief officer is known as supreme oracle, and its corporate power is vested in a board of managers consisting of five beneficial members of the society. The executive council is composed of the five managers with the supreme…
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