Eason v. Samson Lodge No. 624, A. F. A. M.

STAKELY, Justice.

The question for decision is whether the doctrine of prescription applies in this case.

The bill in this case was filed by Samson Lodge, a body corporate, and James W. Al-pin, as Worshipful Master, L. R. Collins, as Senior Warden, and Sam Owens, as Junior Warden, of the aforesaid Lodge as complainants. Under the provisions of § 4 of the General Acts of 1859-1860, p. 458 et seq., the principal officers of each subordinate lodge under the jurisdiction of the grand lodge and their successors in office are created a body politic and corporate so as to enable them and each of their…