New York Court of Appeals

Rosa Wachtel, as Administratrix v. the Noah Widows and Orphans’ Benevolent Society, Appellant

February 1, 188184 N.Y. 28

Summary

The Court affirmed the judgment for the plaintiff, holding that the benevolent society could not expel the deceased member without giving the required notice and opportunity to be heard, and therefore the plaintiff was entitled to the benefit payable upon the member's death.