Golden Star of Honor v. Worrell

1. The general rule is that if a benevolent association confines itself to the powers vested in it, and acts in good faith under by-laws adopted by it, and does not violate the laws of the land or any pecuniary or property right of the member of the association, the courts have no authority to interfere with the society by directing or controlling it as to questions of internal policy, but will leave the society free to carry out any lawful purpose in accordance with its rules and regulations. 7 O. J. 1116, § 80; 19 K. C. L. 1225, § 37.

2. Under the allegations of the petition in this case the…