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.