Legal Opinion
International Free & Accepted Modern Masons v. Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Free & Accepted Masons of Kentucky
Court of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976)
Decided November 14, 1958PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
STANLEY, Commissioner.
On the complaint of the appellees, Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free & Accepted Masons of Kentucky, the trial court enjoined the appellant, International Free and Accepted Modern Masons, and its representatives by name and all others
“(1) From establishing or conducting lodges of Masons or auxiliaries thereof within the State of Kentucky wherein the words ‘Free and Accepted' Masons,’ or the words ‘Masonic Lodge,’ or the word ‘Mason’ or a colorable imitation thereof are used in any manner whatsoever;
“(2) Within the State of Kentucky, from holding forth or…
2Cases cited13 opinions
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- Churchill Downs Distilling Co. v. Churchill Downs, Inc.Court of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1936
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3Cited by9 opinions
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- Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge v. Most Worshipful Universal Grand LodgeWashington Supreme Court · 1963
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