( 1 ) THIS second appeal arises out of a suit for damages. The suit itself was the result of certain differences that arose amongst the office bearers of a local association called the Allahabad young Mens Christian Association (hereinafter called the "y. M. C. A. " ). The Allahabad Y. M. O. A. is a body corporate, and is controlled by a Board of Directors. The Allahabad Y. M. C. A. has got several branches of which the Central Branch is the principal one. Each branch is controlled by a Committee of Management. The suit for damages was brought by Mr. R. H. Niblett, who was at the relevant time, the Chairman of the Central Branch of the Y. M. C. A. , and the Vice-President of the Board of Directors. The damages were claimed against four defendants. Defendant No. 1 was the Board of Directors of the Y. M. C. A. It was sued through its President. Defendant No. 2 was Dr. Malvea, the President of the Board of Directors. Defendant No. 3 was rt. Rev. Ralla Ram, a member of the Board of Directors. Defendant No. 4 was Mr. G. Eddy, the general Secretary of the local Y. M. C. A. , the Secretary of the Central Branch, and an Ex. Officio Member of the Board of Directors. Defendant No. 2