Legal Opinion

In re Stillwell Political Club, Inc.

New York Supreme Court

Decided December 4, 1951PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtMichael F. Walsh, J.

This is an application for approval of a certificate of incorporation pursuant to section 10 of the Membership Corporations Law. The use of the word “ Political ” is objectionable in this certificate. The purposes set forth are general and do not indicate the political objectives..

Four of the eight purposes are taken verbatim from the preamble of the constitution of the American Legion and are similar to those used by patriotic and veteran organizations. The other four purposes are- used by educational, social or patriotic groups. The affidavit of the temporary president states concisely that…

2Cases cited1 opinion

  1. Chambers v. I. Ben Greenman Ass'nAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1945

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Ass'n for the Preservation of Freedom of Choice, Inc. v. ShapiroNew York Court of Appeals · 1961
  2. In re ColesNew York Supreme Court · 1961

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