Bishop Bros. v. Curphey
Mississippi Supreme Court
Appeal from the Chancery Court of Warren County. Hon. U. M. Young, Chancellor. In August, 1878, James Grant became a member of the “ endowment rank” of the order known as the “ Knights of Pythias.” The section or lodge to which he attached himself was located at Vicksburg, in this State, where he resided. This order was incorporated in the District of Columbia, in 1870, and under its charter, there obtained, the subordinate lodge of Vicksburg was organized.
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Appeal from the Chancery Court of Warren County. Hon. U. M. Young, Chancellor. In August, 1878, James Grant became a member of the “ endowment rank” of the order known as the “ Knights of Pythias.” The section or lodge to which he attached himself was located at Vicksburg, in this State, where he resided. This order was incorporated in the District of Columbia, in 1870, and under its charter, there obtained, the subordinate lodge of Vicksburg was organized. As a member of the order, Grant was required to pay certain fees and dues ; and in consideration of the payment thereof he was to become…
1Opinion of the CourtCampbell, C. J.
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