Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge v. Most Worshipful Universal Grand Lodge

Respondents, Most Worshipful Prince

Hall Grand Lodge of Washington and its Jurisdiction, F. & A. M. et al. (hereafter referred to as Prince Hall Grand Lodge), brought separate actions to enjoin the operation of the Most Worshipful Universal Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Washington, et al. (hereafter referred to as Universal Grand Lodge), and of the Most Worshipful John A. Bell Grand Lodge of Washington, A. F. & A. M. et al. (hereafter referred to as John A. Bell Grand Lodge). Both appellants and respondents hold themselves out to the public as colored Masonic lodges. These actions were…