Schrank v. Brown

In this'action in equity, plaintiffs seek to nullify the disciplinary action taken against them at the convention of the Grand Lodge of the International Association of Machinists held in September, 1948, and to enjoin and restrain defendants from enforcing or giving any effect thereto. The questions presented are (1) whether the charges against plaintiffs specify disciplinable offenses under the constitution of the Grand Lodge or the constitution for local lodges; (2) whether this court has adjudicated that the statements contained in the circular letters upon which the charges are based do…