Legal Opinion

Fales v. Musicians' Protective Union

Supreme Court of Rhode Island

Decided February 14, 1917PublishedCited by 5 opinions

.Bill in Equity seeking relief. Heard on appeal of respondents and denied.

1Opinion of the CourtJohnson, C. J.

This is an appeal by all of tbe named respondents in tbe above entitled bill of complaint from a decree of tbe Superior Court granting relief to tbe complainant.

Tbe American Federation of Musicians is a voluntary, unincorporated association. Under its constitution and by-laws it is vested with power to establish local unions tbrougbout tbe United States and Canada, and to decide all matters pertaining to tbe jurisdiction of tbe affiliated local unions. Tbe officers of tbe Federation consist of a president, three vice-presidents, secretary, treasurer, and one executive officer for each…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Connelly v. Masonic Mutual Benefit Ass'nSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1890
  2. Langnecker v. Trustees of the Grand Lodge Ancient Order of United WorkmenWisconsin Supreme Court · 1901
  3. Hall v. Supreme Lodge Knights of HonorDistrict Court, E.D. Arkansas · 1885
  4. Malmsted v. Minneapolis Aerie, No. 34Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1910
  5. People ex rel. Corrigan v. Young Men's Father Matthew Benevolent SocietyNew York Supreme Court · 1873

3Cited by5 opinions

  1. Gardner v. NewbertIndiana Court of Appeals · 1920
  2. Washington Local Lodge No. 104 of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers v. International Brotherhood of BoilermakersWashington Supreme Court · 1949
  3. Johnson v. International of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America, Local Union No. 971Nevada Supreme Court · 1930
  4. Gaestel v. Brotherhood of Painters, C.New Jersey Court of Chancery · 1936
  5. Wash. Local Etc. v. Internat'l Etc.Washington Supreme Court · 1949

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