Grand Lodge of Louisiana v. Natchitoches Lodge

McCALEB, Justice.

Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana, Knights of Pythias, an incorporated fraternal organization, brought this suit to be declared owner of the property and effects of Natchitoches Lodge No. 89, an unincorporated body created by plaintiff corporation. It alleged that, on March 8, 1945, it forfeited, in accordance with its laws and •orders, the property belonging to Natchi-toches Lodge No. 89 because the subordinate Lodge had violated the provisions of its charter by failing to hold meetings and pay taxes and dues exacted by plaintiff. It joined as defendants to the…