Legal Opinion
Gifford v. Guilderland Lodge, No. 2480
New York Supreme Court
Decided October 8, 1998PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
George B. Ceresia, Jr., J.
The above-captioned action arises out of a controversy involving the right to membership in the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States (Elks), and specifically, defendant Guilderland Lodge, No. 2480, B.P.O.E. (Guilderland Lodge). The structure of the Elks organization includes local clubs or “lodges”, such as the defendant Guilderland Lodge. There is a State organization, the New York State Elks Association, and a national governing body, referred to as the Grand Lodge.
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3Cited by2 opinions
- Gifford v. Guilderland Lodge, No. 2480, B.P.O.E., Inc.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2000
- Cummings v. Watertown Lodge No. 496 Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of United States of America, Inc.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1999