Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of West Virginia v. Gunnoe

Haymond, Judge:

In this declaratory judgment proceeding, instituted in the Circuit Court of Cabell County in September 1967, the plaintiffs, The Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of West Virginia, a corporation, Harry K. Anderson, succeeded by E. Garland Ray, as Grand Master of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of West Virginia, who sues in behalf of himself as a member and as Grand Master for all other members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of West Virginia similarly situated, Meril E. Peak, Clinton W. Fiedler, Edwin C. Runner and Mike Casey, as Trustees, alleged…