Lehman v. Clark

Appellee brought this suit as receiver of the Masonic Benevolent Association of Central Illinois, to recover the amount of assessment made by him as such receiver, under an order of the court, against appellant, a member of the association, to cover death losses accrued while the association was doing business. The general issue was pleaded, together with the stipulation that all defenses might be made under that plea. On trial a verdict was rendered for the plaintiff, and damages assessed at $158.40. A motion for new trial was overruled, and a remittitur of $19.80 being entered, judgment was…