In Re Dissolution of the Litchfield County Agricultural Society
Supreme Court of Connecticut
Petition for the dissolution of the defendant, for the winding up of its affairs and the distribution of its net assets among the petitioners, who alleged that they were all the surviving members of the Society, brought to the Hon. William H. Williams who ordered a dissolution and a distribution of the assets of the Society after the payment of its debts.
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Petition for the dissolution of the defendant, for the winding up of its affairs and the distribution of its net assets among the petitioners, who alleged that they were all the surviving members of the Society, brought to the Hon. William H. Williams who ordered a dissolution and a distribution of the assets of the Society after the payment of its debts. After the denial (Case, J. and Curtis, J.) of certain motions by Arthur D. Catlin, who claimed to be a member of the Society, though not so treated by the petitioners, his application for recognition and for a share of the assets was granted…
1Opinion of the CourtBeach, J.
This controversy relates to the right of Arthur D. Catlin to participate as a member in the distribution of the assets of the Litchfield County Agricultural Society, a corporation without capital stock.
The Society was incorporated by Special Act in 1818 for the promotion of agriculture, rural economy and domestic manufactures. The articles of association provide that all who subscribe the articles shall be members; that members shall pay annual dues of $1; and that a member shall have liberty to withdraw upon giving written notice to the secretary and paying all dues and arrears.
In September,…
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