Schrank v. Brown

The charges filed against the plaintiff, Lodge No. 402, are declared to be based upon the disciplinary provisions contained in article XXIV of the constitution of the Grand Lodge. However, article XXIV, by its terms, limits itself to disciplinary action against members. Section 1 authorizes action against “ any member or members of any district or local lodge ”. Section 2 provides for proceedings against “ any member or members of any local lodge,” while section 3 deals with the expulsion of “ any member guilty of joining or participating in any dual organization.” Provisions for disciplinary…