Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge v. Pride of Harrisburg Lodge

Neely, J.,

— This proceeding in equity was instituted on plaintiff’s bill of complaint. Plaintiff, an unincorporated association, is a colored Masonic fraternal society. Defendant also is an organization of colored Masons. An amendment was filed to the original bill before answer was made. The matter is now before us on plaintiff’s amended bill of complaint, the answer of defendants thereto, and the testimony taken at a hearing duly held on the amended bill and answer.

The amended bill avers that plaintiff “is the only duly constituted Lodge of Prince Hall Masons in the Commonwealth of…