Johnson v. International of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America, Local Union No. 971

OPINION

By the Court,

Coleman, J.:

On and some time prior to September 13, 1926, the plaintiff was a member of local union No. 971, a subordinate of the International of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, an unincorporated benefit society. At a meeting held on the date mentioned, a motion was adopted by said local expelling plaintiff from membership therein.

This suit was instituted to .enjoin defendants from excluding plaintiff from membership in said organization, for damages, and for general equitable relief.

The complaint alleges, inter alia, that plaintiff was…