Smythe v. Scott

The plaintiffs in this action are described as the trustees of Greencastle Commandery of Knights Templar, and the action is prosecuted to recover from the appellant money received by him as treasurer of the commandery and wrongfully converted to his own use; and also to recover from him the amount of a promissory note upon which he is alleged to be liable as an endorser.

The point is made by the appellant's counsel that the appellees have not shown capacity to sue, but in this they are-in error. The statute of the State authorizes the incorporation of such bodies as Knights Templar and…