In re Philadelphia Consistory Sublime Princes Royal Secret 32° Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite

KALODNER, District Judge.

The question involved is whether an unincorporated fraternal association not conducted for profit may file a voluntary petition in bankruptcy. (The parties have eliminated the controversy whether the association in question is a “moneyed, business, or commercial” organization.)

The matter comes before me on petition to dismiss the voluntary petition, answer and amended answer, and reply to amended answer. I am considering the voluntary petition itself as part of the record.

On May 23, 1941, “Philadelphia Consistory Sublime Princes Royal Secret 32° Ancient Accepted…