Great Hive of the Ladies of the Maccabees v. Supreme Hive of the Ladies of the Maccabees of the World
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Washten'aw; Kinne, J. Bill by the Great Hive of the Ladies of the Maccabees for the State of Michigan against the Supreme Hive of the Ladies of the Maccabees of the World, and others, to restrain interference with a proposed extension of complainant’s business. From a decree for complainant, defendants appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtCarpenter, J.
This is a controversy between two organizations of the order of the Maccabees. It was once before in this court. See Great Hive L. O. T. M. for Michigan v. Supreme Hive L. O. T. M. of the World, 129 Mich. 324 (88 N. W. 882). Each of these organizations is incorporated under the laws of Michigan. The two corporations have many resemblances and few differences. Each corporation is a secret, fraternal, and benevolent organization. Each conducts its operations by organizing subordinate lodges or hives, to which the members are admitted by secret initiation. As indicated by their names, only…
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