In re La Société Francaise d'Epargnes Et De Prevoyance Mutuelle

Said corporation filed in the superior eouxt a petition praying that its name he changed to “French Savings Bank,” assigning as reasons therefor that its name is cumbersome, unwieldy, and inconvenient in the transaction of business, that its meaning is only understood by persons having a knowledge of the French language, or to those to whom its meaning has been explained, that it is frequently referred to in the community as the “French Savings Bank,” and that the business and best interests of the bank would be promoted by the change.

Said petition was signed by all the officers of the bank, and was approved by nearly all the stockholders.

The appellant, Victor Marchebout, also a stockholder, filed an opposition to said petition, in the nature of a demurrer, presenting two questions—one of constitutional law, and the other of statutory construction.

After due notice the petition was heard, witnesses examined, and findings and judgment granting the petition were made and entered, and Marchebout appeals.

This proceeding was had under the Code of Civil Procedure, sections 1275 to 1279, and appellant contends: 1. That said sections of the code are unconstitutional; and 2. That if…