WRIGHT v. THE PRAETORIANS

No. 11184.

152 F.2d 856 (1945)

WRIGHT et al. v. THE PRAETORIANS et al.

Circuit Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit.

December 4, 1945.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Van Zandt Smith, of Ft. Worth, Tex., for appellants.

James F. Gray and Philip L. Kelton, both of Dallas, Tex., and William E. Allen, of Fort Worth, Tex., for appellees.

Before SIBLEY, McCORD, and WALLER, Circuit Judges.


McCORD, Circuit Judge.

Harper Wright and others, citizens of Oklahoma, brought suit against The Praetorians, a fraternal benefit society, its officers and designated directors. The plaintiffs are each members and policyholders of the society which they sue. The sworn petition alleges that as a result of the fraud and mismanagement of those in charge of the Society its policyholders suffered a loss and damage in excess of $1,000,000. The appointment of a receiver and...

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