Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias v. Smyth, 245 U.S. 594 (1918)

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Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias v. Smyth


No. 107


Argued January 2, 1918
Decided January 28, 1918
245 U.S. 594

APPEAL FROM THE CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE SECOND CIRCUIT

The appellant had the right to increase the assessment upon the insurance certificate here concerned, and there was jurisdiction to entertain the appeal, the case involving a construction of a federal charter. The case is ruled on both points by Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias v. Mims, 241 U.S. 574. See also Texas & Pacific Ry. Co. v. Hill, 237 U.S. 208.

220 F. 138 reversed.

The case is stated in the opinion.