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Grand Chapter Order Eastern Star v. Wolfe

Supreme Court of Georgia

Decided February 23, 1931No. 7839PublishedCited by 8 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtRussell, C. J.

Certain persons alleging themselves to be members of Bethlehem Chapter, a subordinate of the Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, brought this action against the Grand Chapter and persons alleged to hold designated official positions therein. It is alleged that the order is a voluntary association for beneficent and beneficial purposes, and of the nature of a copartnership. It is not a corporation. The petitioners, having exhausted all the means provided by the charter and by-laws of the organization; invoke the aid of a court of equity for redress of their alleged wrongs. They allege,…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Chapman v. Western Union Telegraph Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1892
  2. Johnson v. Bradstreet Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1891
  3. White v. Parks & Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1894
  4. Gilbert v. Crystal Fountain LodgeSupreme Court of Georgia · 1887
  5. Clark Milling Co. v. SimmonsSupreme Court of Georgia · 1923

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3Cited by8 opinions

  1. O'Jay Spread Co. v. HicksSupreme Court of Georgia · 1937
  2. Liner v. City of RossvilleSupreme Court of Georgia · 1956
  3. New Mission Baptist Church v. City of AtlantaSupreme Court of Georgia · 1946
  4. Webb & Martin Inc. v. Anderson-Mcgriff Hardware Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1939
  5. Howard v. BettsSupreme Court of Georgia · 1940

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