Tiffany v. Mooney

These are two suits in equity brought to recover certain property, or its value, to which the plaintiffs claim title.

The “Order of United American Men of North America” is a national, fraternal corporation organized for social and *266benevolent purposes. Subordinate to the national organization, State councils have been incorporated under the laws of various States. The charter of the State Council of Massachusetts recites that it was organized for “fraternal and beneficial purposes holding, owning and controlling such real and personal property as may be necessary for carrying out the purpose…