Connor v. Grand United Order of Odd Fellows
Supreme Court of North Carolina
Appeal by plaintiff from Shaw, J., at November Term, 1919, of MeceleNbueg. Tbis is an action in forma pauperis, by an aged colored woman, widow of John Connor, deceased, wbo was for many years a member of a colored organization, commonly styled tbe Odd Fellows.' Tbe case was referred to W. M. Smith, referee, and on exceptions to bis report it was reviewed by tbe judge, wbo modified tbe facts found, and entered judgment tbereon against tbe plaintiff, wbo appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtClark, C. J.
There were two actions,, one against the District Grand Lodge, which is sued for recovery on the insurance certificate, and the other against the local lodge to recover sick and funeral expenses. For convenience and by. agreement of counsel the two cases were referred and beard as one before the referee, but on the exceptions to bis report the-case was beard by the judge only as to the exceptions in the action against the District Grand Lodge, and the cause was continued as to the local lodge without prejudice in any way by the decision in this case.
In this appeal the court finds as facts…
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