State Ex Rel. Supreme Temple Pythian Sisters v. Cook

This is an original proceeding in prohibition.

Relator, Supreme Temple of Pythian Sisters, is a fraternal beneficial corporation, organized under a pro forma decree issued by the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri. Respondent is judge of Division No. 2, of the Circuit Court of Jackson County.

Margaret W. Latimer and Rolly Johnson, members in good standing in relator order, filed a petition in the court of respondent, praying that relator be restrained from enforcing a contract between it and Detroit Life Insurance Company, whereby relator had agreed to receive applications from its…