Moyer v. Butte Miners' Union
District Court, D. Montana
In Equity. Bill by Charles H. Moyer, as trustee for the Western Federation of Miners, and others, against the Butte Miners’ Union, a corporation.
1Opinion of the Court
BOURQUIN, District Judge.
Plaintiffs sue in behalf of themselves and all other members of the Western Federation of Miners, an unincorporated association, to compel defendant, an incorporated labor union, to specifically perform a contract to transfer all its property to tire Federation. Defendant denies the contract, pleads it is ultra vires, and seeks to quiet title. It appears defendant, the ordinary labor union, with incidents of dues and -benefits, was incorporated in 1881 under laws of Montana permitting incorporation of churches, secret societies, granges, and like associations. R. S.…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Goodman v. Jedidjah Lodge, No. 7Court of Appeals of Maryland · 1887
- Merrill Lodge No. 299 v. EllsworthCalifornia Supreme Court · 1889
- Grand Court Foresters of America v. Court Cavour, No. 133, Foresters of AmericaNew Jersey Court of Chancery · 1913
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- Locals 1140 & 1145, United Electrical, Radio & MacHine Workers of America v. United Electrical, Radio & MacHine Workers of AmericaSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1950
- Harker v. McKissockNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1950