Roman v. Calhoon

Because plaintiff, member of National Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association, claims that he has a right in the pending election to stand for election to two offices (district) of that union and the defendants contend that under the national constitution and the district by-laws he may stand for election to only one of such offices, he seeks a temporary stay of the election pending his suit and an order directing that his name be placed on the ballot for both such offices.

The union has cross-moved to dismiss the complaint both upon the ground that the court lacks jurisdiction over the…