Sharpe v. Bonham, 224 U.S. 241 (1912)

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Sharpe v. Bonham


No. 39


Submitted March 12, 1912
Decided April 1, 1912
224 U.S. 241

APPEAL FROM THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE

Syllabus

In a controversy which embrace the right of an association, the mastery of which is claimed by both complainant and defendant, the trustee of the association are properly made parties defendant and are not to be realigned by the court on the side of the complainant for jurisdictional purpose. Helm v. Zarecor, 222 U.S. 32.

The facts are stated in the opinion.