Hargnell v. Lafayette Benevolent Society 47 Mich. 648

John L. Hargnell, relator v. The Lafayette Benevolent Society of Bay City.

Private corporations — Enforcement of rules.

Tlie Supreme Court will not interfere with the internal regulation of private corporations in the enforcement of their rules unless under very peculiar circumstances of substantial wrong; if members have any grievance arising therefrom, for which they are entitled to redress, they can proceed by action.

Mandamus to compel the society to reinstate relator to Ms rights as a member, the society having suspended Mm for the contumacious and willful violation of a rule in leaving a special meeting without necessity and without permission of the presiding officer. '

Submitted and denied with costs January 24.

Simonson c& Qillett and T. A. E. Weadook for relator.

A. MeDonell for respondent.