Poultney v. Bachman

— This action is brought under section 1919 of the Code of Civil Procedure to recover from the fund of the lodge, of which the defendant is treasurer, certain moneys alleged to be due to the plaintiff by reason of sickness, he being a member of such lodge.

The lodge was organized in 1849, and the plaintiff became a member during that year, and subscribed its constitution and by-laws. He was taken sick on October 5, 1875, and has so continued down to the trial. At that time (October 5,1875), the following by-law (art. Vil, seo. I) was in force: “ Every member, who is not disqualified by article…