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2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 163 of 1893 - Uniform Division of Knights of the Maccabees (457.461 - 457.463) › Section 457.462 - Incorporators; Articles of Association, Execution, Contents.

457.462 Incorporators; articles of association, execution, contents.
Sec. 2.
Any 10 or more persons, residents of this state being members of the grand or any subordinate division of the Uniform Rank of the Knights of the Maccabees of the state of Michigan, desirous to become incorporated may make and execute articles of association, under their hands and seals, which articles of association shall be acknowledged before some officer authorized by law to take acknowledgments of deeds and shall set forth:
First, The names of the persons associating in the first instance and their places of residence;
Second, The corporate name by which such association shall be known in the law, and the place of its business office;
Third, The object and purpose of such association, which shall be to promote the general welfare of the fraternity known as the grand division of the Uniform Rank Knights of the Maccabees, and the period for which it is incorporated, not exceeding 30 years.
History:
1893, Act 163, Eff. Aug. 28, 1893 ;-- CL 1897, 8032 ;-- CL 1915, 10504 ;-- CL 1929, 10709 ;-- CL 1948, 457.462
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 163 of 1893 - Uniform Division of Knights of the Maccabees (457.461 - 457.463) › Section 457.463 - Articles and Laws; Filing; Body Corporate, Powers.

457.463 Articles and laws; filing; body corporate, powers.
Sec. 3.
A copy of said articles of association together with a copy of the laws of said grand division, shall be filed with the secretary of the state, and thereupon the persons who shall have signed such articles of association, their associates and successors shall be a body politic and corporate by the name expressed in such articles of association, and by that name they and their successors shall have succession, and shall be persons in the law capable to purchase, take, receive, hold, and enjoy to them and their successors, estates real and personal, of suing and being sued, and to have a common seal, which may be altered or changed at their pleasure: Provided, That the value of such real and personal estate shall not exceed the sum of 10,000 dollars, said corporation shall have full power to make and establish rules, regulations and laws for regulating and governing all the affairs and business of said corporation not repugnant to the constitution and laws of this state or the United States, and to designate, elect or appoint from its members such officers, under such name and style as shall be in accordance with its laws.
History:
1893, Act 163, Eff. Aug. 28, 1893 ;-- CL 1897, 8033 ;-- CL 1915, 10505 ;-- CL 1929, 10710 ;-- CL 1948, 457.463
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 120 of 1891 - Ladies of the Maccabees (457.471 - 457.475) › Section 457.471 - Great Hive and Subordinate Hives of Ladies of Maccabees; Manner of Becoming Body Corporate and Politic.

457.471 Great hive and subordinate hives of ladies of Maccabees; manner of becoming body corporate and politic.
Sec. 1.
That the great hive of the Ladies of the Maccabees of the state of Michigan and any subordinate hives duly chartered by such great hive pursuant to the provisions of the constitution and laws of said great hive, may become a body corporate and politic in the manner following:
First, At some regular review of such great hive held pursuant to the constitution and laws thereof, a resolution shall be adopted by a vote of 2/3 of all the members present, expressing the desire and determination of such great hive to become incorporated and directing the great executive committee to perfect such incorporation.
Second, On such resolution being so passed, the great executive committee shall prepare articles of association, under their hands and the seal of such great hive, setting forth the number, name and location of all subordinate hives then in good standing, under the jurisdiction of such great hive, the name by which the great hive is known, the date of its organization, a copy of the resolution mentioned in the first subdivision of this act, the corporate name by which the great hive shall be known in law, the object and purpose of the association, and the period for which it is incorporated, not exceeding 30 years, to which shall be appended a copy of the constitution, laws and by-laws of the great hive.
Third, The great recorder shall make and annex to such articles of association, an affidavit stating the official position occupied in the great hive by the several members of the executive committee, that the resolution, a copy of which is set out in the articles of association, was duly passed at a review of said great hive held pursuant to the constitution and that the same was passed by a 2/3 vote of all the members present, that all the statements in said articles of association are true to the best of her knowledge, information and belief, and that the constitution, laws, and by-laws of such great hive, a copy of which is appended to such articles of association, has been duly adopted by such great hive.
Fourth, A copy of such articles of association with all the papers mentioned in the second subdivision of this act and of the affidavit of said great recorder, by her duly attested, shall be filed with the corporation and securities bureau of the department of commerce.
History:
1891, Act 120, Imd. Eff. June 5, 1891 ;-- CL 1897, 8034 ;-- CL 1915, 10506 ;-- CL 1929, 10711 ;-- CL 1948, 457.471 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 84, Imd. Eff. Apr. 19, 1982
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 120 of 1891 - Ladies of the Maccabees (457.471 - 457.475) › Section 457.472 - Great Hive of Ladies of Maccabees as Body Corporate and Politic; Power and Authority; Evidence of Existence and Incorporation.

457.472 Great hive of ladies of Maccabees as body corporate and politic; power and authority; evidence of existence and incorporation.
Sec. 2.
When all of the foregoing requirements are complied with the great hive of the Ladies of the Maccabees of the state of Michigan, shall be a body corporate and politic, by the name expressed in such article of association and by that name shall be in law capable of suing, and being sued, in all the courts of this state, with full power and authority to transact the business of said association, pursuant to the constitution, laws and by-laws thereof, and said articles of association or a copy thereof, duly attested by the corporation and securities bureau of the department of commerce, under the seal thereof, shall be prima facie evidence in all the courts of this state, of the existence and incorporation of said great hive of the Ladies of the Maccabees.
History:
1891, Act 120, Imd. Eff. June 5, 1891 ;-- CL 1897, 8035 ;-- CL 1915, 10507 ;-- CL 1929, 10712 ;-- CL 1948, 457.472 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 84, Imd. Eff. Apr. 19, 1982
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 120 of 1891 - Ladies of the Maccabees (457.471 - 457.475) › Section 457.473 - Amendment of Constitution, Laws, and By-Laws.

457.473 Amendment of constitution, laws, and by-laws.
Sec. 3.
The great hive of the Ladies of the Maccabees is hereby authorized to amend its constitution, laws and by-laws, at any regular review of said great hive, after its incorporation, but such amendments shall not be inconsistent with the object and purpose of such association as stated in its articles of association and such constitution, laws and by-laws, shall be in force from and after the filing with the corporation and securities bureau of the department of commerce of an attested copy thereof, under the hand of the great recorder and the seal of said great hive.
History:
1891, Act 120, Imd. Eff. June 5, 1891 ;-- CL 1897, 8036 ;-- CL 1915, 10508 ;-- CL 1929, 10713 ;-- CL 1948, 457.473 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 84, Imd. Eff. Apr. 19, 1982
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 120 of 1891 - Ladies of the Maccabees (457.471 - 457.475) › Section 457.474 - Incorporation of Chartered Subordinate Hive; Procedure; Evidence of Existence and Incorporation.

457.474 Incorporation of chartered subordinate hive; procedure; evidence of existence and incorporation.
Sec. 4.
Any subordinate hive, now chartered, or which may hereafter be chartered, by the great hive of the Ladies of the Maccabees of the state of Michigan, may become incorporated and be a body corporate and politic, by passing, by a 2/3 vote of all the members present, at any regular review, of such subordinate hive, a like resolution, as provided in section 1 of this act, executing similar articles of association, under the hands of its executive committee, and the seal of the hive, and appending thereto the affidavit of its recorder, setting forth the official character of the several members of its executive committee, that said resolution was passed at a regular review, and received the affirmative votes of 2/3 of all the members present, and filing the same with the corporation and securities bureau of the department of commerce. A copy of said articles of association duly certified by the corporation and securities bureau of the department of commerce shall be prima facie evidence in all the courts of this state, of the existence and incorporation of such subordinate hive.
History:
1891, Act 120, Imd. Eff. June 5, 1891 ;-- CL 1897, 8037 ;-- CL 1915, 10509 ;-- CL 1929, 10714 ;-- CL 1948, 457.474 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 84, Imd. Eff. Apr. 19, 1982
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 120 of 1891 - Ladies of the Maccabees (457.471 - 457.475) › Section 457.475 - Property; Holding and Disposition; Control of Business.

457.475 Property; holding and disposition; control of business.
Sec. 5.
Every corporation formed pursuant to this act may take and hold personal and real property, so far as the same shall be necessary for the proper purposes of the organization, not exceeding 10,000 dollars, in value, and may convey, dispose of, mortgage, and deal with the same, as may be determined by the constitution, laws and by-laws of such great hive, or of such subordinate hive, as the case may be. The management, direction and control of the property and business of such corporations shall be vested in such officers as the constitution and laws of the great hive may direct.
History:
1891, Act 120, Imd. Eff. June 5, 1891 ;-- CL 1897, 8038 ;-- CL 1915, 10510 ;-- CL 1929, 10715 ;-- CL 1948, 457.475
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 16 of 1875 - Improved Order of Red Men (457.481 - 457.488) › Section 457.481 - Improved Order of Red Men; Incorporation.

457.481 Improved Order of Red Men; incorporation.
Sec. 1.
That the great council and subordinate tribes of the Improved Order of Red Men of the state of Michigan may be incorporated in pursuance of the provisions of this act.
History:
1875, Act 16, Eff. Aug. 3, 1875 ;-- How. 4542 ;-- CL 1897, 8039 ;-- CL 1915, 10511 ;-- CL 1929, 10716 ;-- CL 1948, 457.481
Former Law:
See Act 102 of 1869, being CL 1871, §§ 3253 to 3256.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 16 of 1875 - Improved Order of Red Men (457.481 - 457.488) › Section 457.482 - Great Council; Incorporators; Articles of Association, Execution, Contents.

457.482 Great council; incorporators; articles of association, execution, contents.
Sec. 2.
Any 10 or more persons, residents of this state, being members of any great council of the Improved Order of Red Men of the state of Michigan, desirous to become incorporated, may make and execute articles of association, under their hands and seals, which articles of association shall be acknowledged before some officer authorized by law to take acknowledgment of deeds, and shall set forth:
First, The names of the persons associating in the first instance, and their places of residence;
Second, The corporate name by which such association shall be known in the law, and the place of its business office;
Third, The object and purpose of such association, which shall be to promote the general welfare of the fraternity known as the "Improved Order of Red Men," and the period for which it is incorporated, not exceeding 30 years.
History:
1875, Act 16, Eff. Aug. 3, 1875 ;-- How. 4543 ;-- CL 1897, 8040 ;-- CL 1915, 10512 ;-- CL 1929, 10717 ;-- CL 1948, 457.482
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 16 of 1875 - Improved Order of Red Men (457.481 - 457.488) › Section 457.483 - Great Council; Filing Copy of Articles, Charter, and Constitution With Department of Commerce; Signers of Articles, Associates, and Successors as Body Politic and Corporate; Powers.

457.483 Great council; filing copy of articles, charter, and constitution with department of commerce; signers of articles, associates, and successors as body politic and corporate; powers.
Sec. 3.
A copy of said articles of association, together with a copy of the charter and constitution of said great council, shall be filed with the corporation and securities bureau of the department of commerce, and thereupon the persons who shall have signed such articles of association, their associates and successors, shall be a body politic and corporate, by the name expressed in such articles of association, and by that name they and their successors shall have succession, and shall be persons in the law, capable to purchase, take, receive, hold, and enjoy, to them and their successors, estates real and personal, of suing and being sued and to have a common seal, which may be altered or changed at their pleasure: Provided, That the value of such real and personal estate shall not exceed the sum of $10,000.00, and that they and their successors shall have power to give, grant, sell, lease, demise, and dispose of said real and personal estate, or part thereof, at their will and pleasure, and the proceeds, rents, and incomes shall be devoted exclusively to the charitable and benevolent purposes of the Improved Order of Red Men. Said corporation shall have full power to make and establish rules, regulations, and bylaws for regulating and governing all the affairs and business of said corporation not repugnant to the constitution and laws of this state or of the United States, and to designate, elect, or appoint from its members such officers, under such name and style as shall be in accordance with the constitution of the great council of the United States.
History:
1875, Act 16, Eff. Aug. 3, 1875 ;-- How. 4544 ;-- CL 1897, 8041 ;-- CL 1915, 10513 ;-- CL 1929, 10718 ;-- CL 1948, 457.483 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 90, Imd. Eff. Apr. 19, 1982
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 16 of 1875 - Improved Order of Red Men (457.481 - 457.488) › Section 457.484 - Evidence of Existence and Incorporation.

457.484 Evidence of existence and incorporation.
Sec. 4.
A copy of the record of such articles of association, under the seal of the department of commerce, duly certified according to law, shall be received as prima facie evidence in all courts of this state of the existence and due incorporation of such corporation.
History:
1875, Act 16, Eff. Aug. 3, 1875 ;-- How. 4545 ;-- CL 1897, 8042 ;-- CL 1915, 10514 ;-- CL 1929, 10719 ;-- CL 1948, 457.484 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 90, Imd. Eff. Apr. 19, 1982
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 16 of 1875 - Improved Order of Red Men (457.481 - 457.488) › Section 457.485 - Subordinate Tribes; Chartering; Existing Subordinate Tribes; Regulation.

457.485 Subordinate tribes; chartering; existing subordinate tribes; regulation.
Sec. 5.
Such corporation, when duly formed, shall have power to institute and charter subordinate tribes of said order within this state, and from time to time to make, ordain, constitute and establish such general laws and by-laws, ordinances and regulations for the government of such subordinate tribes not repugnant to law or to the constitution or regulations of the great council of the Improved Order of Red Men of the United States, as to them shall seem proper and necessary, and in case of violation or non-compliance with such ordinances, by-laws and regulations, to revoke and annul the charter granted to such subordinate tribes: Provided, That the existing subordinate tribes heretofore duly chartered by the great council of Michigan or of the United States shall be subject to the control of the said great council under this act as heretofore, and in the same manner and to the same extent as those that may hereafter be instituted and chartered under this act.
History:
1875, Act 16, Eff. Aug. 3, 1875 ;-- How. 4546 ;-- CL 1897, 8043 ;-- CL 1915, 10515 ;-- CL 1929, 10720 ;-- CL 1948, 457.485
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 16 of 1875 - Improved Order of Red Men (457.481 - 457.488) › Section 457.486 - Incorporation of Tribe of Improved Order of Red Men; Making and Executing Articles of Incorporation; Filing Copy of Articles With Department of Commerce, Signers of Articles, Associates, and Successors as Body Politic and Corporate; Powers; Evidence of Existence and Incorporation.

457.486 Incorporation of tribe of Improved Order of Red Men; making and executing articles of incorporation; filing copy of articles with department of commerce, signers of articles, associates, and successors as body politic and corporate; powers; evidence of existence and incorporation.
Sec. 6.
Any 7 or more persons, residents of this state, being members of a tribe of Improved Order of Red Men, having been duly chartered by the great council of the Improved Order of Red Men of this state, desirous to become incorporated, may make and execute articles of association under their hands and seals, specifying, as provided in article 2 of this act, and file a copy of such articles with the corporation and securities bureau of the department of commerce, and thereupon the persons who shall have signed said articles of association, their associates and successors, shall be a body politic and corporate, by the name expressed in such articles of association; and by that name they and their successors shall have succession, and shall be persons in the law, capable to purchase, hold, enjoy, grant, sell, give, lease, and demise real and personal estate, of suing and being sued, and may have a common seal, and change and alter the same at pleasure; and a certified copy of the record of such articles of association under the seal of the corporation and securities bureau of the department of commerce, shall be received as prima facie evidence in all courts of this state of the existence and due incorporation of such corporation: Provided, That the value of such real and personal estate shall not exceed the sum of $10,000.00, and that they and their successors shall have authority and power to give, grant, sell, lease, demise, and dispose of said real and personal estate or part thereof, at their will and pleasure, and the proceeds, rents, and income shall be devoted exclusively to the charitable and benevolent purposes of the Improved Order of Red Men.
History:
1875, Act 16, Eff. Aug. 3, 1875 ;-- How. 4547 ;-- CL 1897, 8044 ;-- CL 1915, 10516 ;-- CL 1929, 10721 ;-- CL 1948, 457.486 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 90, Imd. Eff. Apr. 19, 1982
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 16 of 1875 - Improved Order of Red Men (457.481 - 457.488) › Section 457.487 - Erection of Building; Capital Stock, Creation, Shares; Cemetery.

457.487 Erection of building; capital stock, creation, shares; cemetery.
Sec. 7.
Any corporation formed in pursuance of this act may erect and own such suitable edifice, building or hall as to such corporation shall seem proper, with convenient rooms for the meetings of the tribes or councils of the Improved Order of Red Men; and for that purpose may create a capital stock of not more than 10,000 dollars, to be divided into shares of not more than 10 dollars each; and any such corporation may take, purchase, hold and own such suitable lot or parcel of ground as may be convenient for the purpose of a cemetery, and may make all lawful rules and regulations for the disposition of lots and the burial of the dead therein as to such corporation may seem proper.
History:
1875, Act 16, Eff. Aug. 3, 1875 ;-- How. 4548 ;-- CL 1897, 8045 ;-- CL 1915, 10517 ;-- CL 1929, 10722 ;-- CL 1948, 457.487
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 16 of 1875 - Improved Order of Red Men (457.481 - 457.488) › Section 457.488 - Governing Law; Amendment of Act.

457.488 Governing law; amendment of act.
Sec. 8.
All corporations formed under this act shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 130 of the Compiled Laws of this state, so far as the same may be applicable to corporations formed under this act, and the legislature may alter or amend this act at any time.
History:
1875, Act 16, Eff. Aug. 3, 1875 ;-- How. 4549 ;-- CL 1897, 8046 ;-- CL 1915, 10518 ;-- CL 1929, 10723 ;-- CL 1948, 457.488
Compiler's Notes:
For provisions of chapter 130 of the Compiled Laws of 1871, referred to in this section, see MCL 450.504 to 450.525.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 83 of 1887 - Ancient Order of United Workmen (457.501 - 457.512) › Section 457.501 - Lodges of Ancient Order of United Workmen; Incorporation.

457.501 Lodges of Ancient Order of United Workmen; incorporation.
Sec. 1.
That grand lodges and subordinate lodges of the Ancient Order of United Workmen of the state of Michigan may be incorporated in pursuance of the provisions of this act.
History:
1887, Act 83, Imd. Eff. Apr. 22, 1887 ;-- How. 4577x ;-- CL 1897, 8047 ;-- CL 1915, 10520 ;-- CL 1929, 10725 ;-- CL 1948, 457.501
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 83 of 1887 - Ancient Order of United Workmen (457.501 - 457.512) › Section 457.502 - Grand Lodge; Incorporators; Articles of Association, Contents.

457.502 Grand lodge; incorporators; articles of association, contents.
Sec. 2.
Any 10 or more persons, residents of this state, being members of a grand lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen of the state of Michigan, that has been duly chartered by the supreme lodge of the said order, and including in their number the grand master workman, the grand recorder and the grand receiver of said grand lodge, desiring to become incorporated, may make and sign articles of association, setting forth their names, official titles, and place of residence, the corporate name by which the association shall be known in the law, the place of its business office, the period for which it is incorporated, not exceeding 30 years, and the purposes of the association, which shall be to promote the general welfare of the fraternity known as the Ancient Order of United Workmen, to improve the mental, moral and social condition of the members of said fraternity, and to provide for the relief of the families and heirs of deceased members of the said fraternity.
History:
1887, Act 83, Imd. Eff. Apr. 22, 1887 ;-- How. 4577y ;-- CL 1897, 8048 ;-- CL 1915, 10520 ;-- CL 1929, 10726 ;-- CL 1948, 457.502
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 83 of 1887 - Ancient Order of United Workmen (457.501 - 457.512) › Section 457.504 - Evidence of Existence and Incorporation.

457.504 Evidence of existence and incorporation.
Sec. 4.
A copy of the record of such articles of association, under the seal of the department of commerce, duly certified according to law, shall be received as prima facie evidence in all courts of this state of the existence and due incorporation of such corporation.
History:
1887, Act 83, Imd. Eff. Apr. 22, 1887 ;-- How. 4577z-1 ;-- CL 1897, 8050 ;-- CL 1915, 10523 ;-- CL 1929, 10728 ;-- CL 1948, 457.504 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 88, Imd. Eff. Apr. 19, 1982
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 83 of 1887 - Ancient Order of United Workmen (457.501 - 457.512) › Section 457.505 - Subordinate Lodges; Chartering; Existing Lodges; Regulation.

457.505 Subordinate lodges; chartering; existing lodges; regulation.
Sec. 5.
Such corporation when formed shall have power to institute and charter subordinate lodges within this state, and from time to time to make, ordain, constitute and establish such general laws and by-laws, ordinances and regulations, for the government of such subordinate lodges, not repugnant to law or to the constitution and regulations of the grand lodge or of the supreme lodge, as shall seem to it necessary and proper, and in case of non-compliance with such general laws, by-laws, ordinances, and regulations, to revoke and annul the charter granted to any such subordinate lodge: Provided, however, That the existing subordinate lodges heretofore duly chartered by the grand lodge of Michigan, or the supreme lodge, shall be subject to the control of the said grand lodge as heretofore, and in the same manner and to the same extent as those which may hereafter be chartered under this act.
History:
1887, Act 83, Imd. Eff. Apr. 22, 1887 ;-- How. 4577z-2 ;-- CL 1897, 8051 ;-- CL 1915, 10524 ;-- CL 1929, 10729 ;-- CL 1948, 457.505
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 83 of 1887 - Ancient Order of United Workmen (457.501 - 457.512) › Section 457.506 - Subordinate Lodges; Incorporation.

457.506 Subordinate lodges; incorporation.
Sec. 6.
Any 10 or more persons, residents of this state, being members in good standing of any subordinate lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, and including in their number the master workman, the recorder and the receiver of such lodge, duly chartered by a grand lodge of this state or by the supreme lodge, desiring to become incorporated, may make and sign articles of association, specifying as provided in the second section of this act.
History:
1887, Act 83, Imd. Eff. Apr. 22, 1887 ;-- How. 4577z-3 ;-- CL 1897, 8052 ;-- CL 1915, 10525 ;-- CL 1929, 10730 ;-- CL 1948, 457.506
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 83 of 1887 - Ancient Order of United Workmen (457.501 - 457.512) › Section 457.507 - Acknowledgment of Articles; Filing Copy of Articles With Department of Commerce; Signers of Articles, Associates, and Successors as Body Politic and Corporate; Powers.

457.507 Acknowledgment of articles; filing copy of articles with department of commerce; signers of articles, associates, and successors as body politic and corporate; powers.
Sec. 7.
Such articles shall be acknowledged before a notary public, and a copy thereof shall be filed with the corporation and securities bureau of the department of commerce, and thereupon the persons who shall have signed such articles of association, their associates and successors, shall be a body politic and corporate by the name expressed in such articles of association, and by that name they and their successors shall have succession, and shall be persons in the law capable to sue and be sued, to have a common seal which may be altered or changed at their pleasure, to purchase, take, receive, hold and enjoy, for themselves and their successors, estates, real and personal, and to give, grant, sell, lease, demise, and dispose of such estates: Provided, That the value of such real estate, exclusive of the building authorized by section 9 of this act, shall not exceed the sum of $5,000.00, and that the proceeds, rents, and incomes thereof shall be devoted exclusively to the charitable and benevolent purposes of the fraternity known as the Ancient Order of United Workmen.
History:
1887, Act 83, Imd. Eff. Apr. 22, 1887 ;-- How. 4577z-4 ;-- CL 1897, 8053 ;-- CL 1915, 10526 ;-- CL 1929, 10731 ;-- CL 1948, 457.507 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 88, Imd. Eff. Apr. 19, 1982
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 83 of 1887 - Ancient Order of United Workmen (457.501 - 457.512) › Section 457.508 - Evidence of Existence and Incorporation.

457.508 Evidence of existence and incorporation.
Sec. 8.
A certified copy of the record of such articles of association, under the seal of the corporation and securities bureau of the department of commerce, shall be received as prima facie evidence in all courts in this state of the existence and due incorporation of such corporation.
History:
1887, Act 83, Imd. Eff. Apr. 22, 1887 ;-- How. 4577z-5 ;-- CL 1897, 8054 ;-- CL 1915, 10527 ;-- CL 1929, 10732 ;-- CL 1948, 457.508 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 88, Imd. Eff. Apr. 19, 1982
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 83 of 1887 - Ancient Order of United Workmen (457.501 - 457.512) › Section 457.509 - Subordinate Lodges; Erection of Building; Capital Stock, Creation, Shares.

457.509 Subordinate lodges; erection of building; capital stock, creation, shares.
Sec. 9.
Any corporation other than a grand lodge formed in pursuance of this act, may erect and own such edifice, building or hall, as it shall deem proper, with convenient rooms for the meetings of lodges of the order, and for that purpose may create a capital stock of not more than 50,000 dollars, to be divided into shares of not more than 100 dollars each.
History:
1887, Act 83, Imd. Eff. Apr. 22, 1887 ;-- How. 4577z-6 ;-- CL 1897, 8055 ;-- CL 1915, 10528 ;-- CL 1929, 10733 ;-- CL 1948, 457.509
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 83 of 1887 - Ancient Order of United Workmen (457.501 - 457.512) › Section 457.510 - Incorporated Grand or Subordinate Lodge; Surrendering Corporate Rights, Powers, and Liabilities; Filing Certificate With Department of Commerce; Re-Incorporation.

457.510 Incorporated grand or subordinate lodge; surrendering corporate rights, powers, and liabilities; filing certificate with department of commerce; re-incorporation.
Sec. 10.
Any grand or subordinate lodge which shall have been incorporated before this act takes effect as a law, under the provisions of former Act No. 104 of 1869, may by a vote of the members of such lodge at any regular meeting thereof, surrender its corporate rights, powers and liabilities, but such surrender shall not in any manner affect any suits which may be pending, or any rights which any person may have acquired by virtue of such incorporation; but before such surrender shall be valid, a certificate of the proper officers, under the seal of such lodge, shall be filed with the corporation and securities bureau of the department of commerce, certifying that such lodge has voted to surrender its corporate rights; and any such lodge having so surrendered its corporate rights may be again incorporated, in conformity with the provisions of this act: Provided, That all members of the corporate body that has surrendered its corporate rights shall, by virtue of such re-incorporation, and the payment of the first beneficiary assessment made by the re-incorporated body be entitled to all the rights and benefits flowing therefrom, and the beneficiary certificates held by them shall be treated and considered by the re-incorporated body as of its own issuance, and shall be, so far as the member is concerned, of the same force and effect as if issued by the re-incorporated body.
History:
1887, Act 83, Imd. Eff. Apr. 22, 1887 ;-- How. 4577z-7 ;-- CL 1897, 8056 ;-- CL 1915, 10529 ;-- CL 1929, 10734 ;-- CL 1948, 457.510 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 88, Imd. Eff. Apr. 19, 1982
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 83 of 1887 - Ancient Order of United Workmen (457.501 - 457.512) › Section 457.511 - Insurance Business.

457.511 Insurance business.
Sec. 11.
Corporations formed in pursuance of this act shall not be considered as engaged in the business of life insurance, nor shall they be subject to the provision of the statutes relating to life insurance or mutual benefit companies, associations or corporations.
History:
1887, Act 83, Imd. Eff. Apr. 22, 1887 ;-- How. 4577z-8 ;-- CL 1897, 8057 ;-- CL 1915, 10530 ;-- CL 1929, 10735 ;-- CL 1948, 457.511
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 83 of 1887 - Ancient Order of United Workmen (457.501 - 457.512) › Section 457.512 - Money or Benefit to Be Paid; Exemptions.

457.512 Money or benefit to be paid; exemptions.
Sec. 12.
The money or other benefit, relief, aid or sick benefit fund to be paid, provided or rendered by any corporation formed in pursuance of this act, shall not be liable to attachment, garnishment or other process and shall not be seized, taken, appropriated or applied by any legal or equitable process or by operation of law, to pay any debt or liability of the deceased member, or of any certificate holder, or of any beneficiary named in any certificate, or of any person who may have any rights thereunder.
History:
Add. 1899, Act 130, Imd. Eff. June 15, 1899 ;-- CL 1915, 10531 ;-- CL 1929, 10736 ;-- CL 1948, 457.512
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 136 of 1891 - Independent Order of Foresters (457.531 - 457.538) › Section 457.531 - Independent Order of Foresters; Incorporation.

457.531 Independent Order of Foresters; incorporation.
Sec. 1.
That the high and subordinate courts of the Independent Order of Foresters of the state of Michigan may be incorporated in pursuance of the provisions of this act.
History:
1891, Act 136, Eff. Oct. 2, 1891 ;-- CL 1897, 8058 ;-- CL 1915, 10532 ;-- CL 1929, 10737 ;-- CL 1948, 457.531
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 136 of 1891 - Independent Order of Foresters (457.531 - 457.538) › Section 457.532 - High Court; Incorporators; Articles of Association, Execution, Contents.

457.532 High court; incorporators; articles of association, execution, contents.
Sec. 2.
Any 10 or more persons, residents of this state, being members of the high and subordinate courts of the Independent Order of Foresters, of the state of Michigan, desirous to [be] become incorporated, may make and execute articles of incorporation under their hands and seal, which articles of association shall be acknowledged before some officer authorized by law to take acknowledgments of deeds, and shall set forth,
First, The names of the persons associating in the first instance, and their places of residence;
Second, The corporate names by which such association shall be known in the law, and the place of its business office;
Third, The object and purpose of such association, which shall be to promote the general welfare of the fraternity known as the high court of the Independent Order of Foresters and the period for which it is incorporated, not exceeding 30 years.
History:
1891, Act 136, Eff. Oct. 2, 1891 ;-- CL 1897, 8059 ;-- CL 1915, 10533 ;-- CL 1929, 10738 ;-- CL 1948, 457.532
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 136 of 1891 - Independent Order of Foresters (457.531 - 457.538) › Section 457.533 - High Court; Filing Copy of Articles, Charter, and Constitution With Department of Commerce; Signers of Articles, Associates, and Successors as Body Politic and Corporate; Powers.

457.533 High court; filing copy of articles, charter, and constitution with department of commerce; signers of articles, associates, and successors as body politic and corporate; powers.
Sec. 3.
A copy of said articles of association, together with a copy of the charter and constitution of said high court, shall be filed with the corporation and securities bureau of the department of commerce, and thereupon the persons who shall have signed such articles of association, their associates and successors, shall be a body politic and corporate by the name expressed in such articles of association, and by that name they and their successors, shall have succession, and shall be persons in the law capable to purchase, take, receive, hold, and enjoy to them and their successors, estates, real and personal, of suing and being sued, and to have a common seal, which may be altered or changed at their pleasure: Provided, That the value of such real and personal estate shall not exceed the sum of $10,000.00, and that they and their successors shall have power to give, grant, sell, lease, demise and dispose of said real and personal estate, or part thereof, at their will and pleasure, and the proceeds, rents, and incomes shall be devoted exclusively to the charitable and benevolent purposes of the high court of the Independent Order of Foresters. Said corporation to have full power to make and establish rules, regulations, and by-laws for regulating and governing all the affairs and business of said corporation not repugnant to the constitution and laws of this state or of the United States, and to designate, elect, or appoint, from its members, such officers, under such name and style as shall be in accordance with the constitution or the laws of the supreme court of the Independent Order of Foresters.
History:
1891, Act 136, Eff. Oct. 2, 1891 ;-- CL 1897, 8060 ;-- CL 1915, 10534 ;-- CL 1929, 10739 ;-- CL 1948, 457.533 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 91, Imd. Eff. Apr. 19, 1982
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 136 of 1891 - Independent Order of Foresters (457.531 - 457.538) › Section 457.534 - Evidence of Existence and Incorporation.

457.534 Evidence of existence and incorporation.
Sec. 4.
A copy of the record of such articles of association, under the seal of the Department of Commerce, duly certified, according to law, shall be received as prima facie evidence in all courts of this state of the existence and due incorporation of such corporation.
History:
1891, Act 136, Eff. Oct. 2, 1891 ;-- CL 1897, 8061 ;-- CL 1915, 10535 ;-- CL 1929, 10740 ;-- CL 1948, 457.534 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 91, Imd. Eff. Apr. 19, 1982
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 136 of 1891 - Independent Order of Foresters (457.531 - 457.538) › Section 457.535 - Subordinate Courts; Chartering; Existing Courts, Regulation.

457.535 Subordinate courts; chartering; existing courts, regulation.
Sec. 5.
Such corporation, when duly formed, shall have power to institute and charter subordinate courts of said order within this state, and from time to time to make, ordain, constitute and establish such general laws and by-laws, ordinances and regulations for the government of such subordinate courts not repugnant to the law or to the constitution or regulations of the high court and the supreme court of the Independent Order of Foresters as to them shall seem proper and necessary; and in case of violation or non-compliance with such ordinances, by-laws and regulations, to revoke and annul the charter granted to such subordinate courts: Provided, That the existing subordinate courts heretofore duly chartered by the high court of Michigan or the supreme court, shall be subject to the control of the said high court under this act as heretofore, and in the same manner and to the same extent as those that may be hereafter instituted and chartered under this act.
History:
1891, Act 136, Eff. Oct. 2, 1891 ;-- CL 1897, 8062 ;-- CL 1915, 10536 ;-- CL 1929, 10741 ;-- CL 1948, 457.535
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 136 of 1891 - Independent Order of Foresters (457.531 - 457.538) › Section 457.536 - Subordinate Courts; Incorporation; Making and Executing Articles of Association; Filing Articles With Department of Commerce; Signers of Articles, Associates, and Successors as Body Politic and Corporate; Powers.

457.536 Subordinate courts; incorporation; making and executing articles of association; filing articles with department of commerce; signers of articles, associates, and successors as body politic and corporate; powers.
Sec. 6.
Any 9 or more persons, residents of this state, being members of any subordinate court, having been duly chartered by the high court of this state, desirous to become incorporated, may make and execute articles of association under their hands and seal, specifying as provided in article 2 of this act, and file a copy of such articles with the corporation and securities bureau of the department of commerce, and thereupon the persons who shall have signed such articles of association, their associates and successors, shall be a body politic and corporate by the name expressed in such articles of incorporation, and by that name they and their successors shall have succession, and shall be persons in the law capable to purchase, hold, and enjoy, grant, sell, give, lease, and demise real and personal estate, of suing and being sued, and may have a common seal and change and alter the same at pleasure, and a certified copy of the record of such articles of association, under the seal of the corporation and securities bureau of the department of commerce, shall be received as prima facie evidence in all courts in this state of the existence and due incorporation of such incorporation: Provided, That the value of such real and personal estate shall not exceed the sum of $2,000.00, and that they and their successors shall have authority and power to give, grant, sell, lease, demise, and dispose of said real and personal estate, or part thereof at their will and pleasure, and the proceeds, rents, and incomes shall be devoted exclusively to the charitable and benevolent purposes of the Independent Order of Foresters.
History:
1891, Act 136, Eff. Oct. 2, 1891 ;-- CL 1897, 8063 ;-- CL 1915, 10537 ;-- CL 1929, 10742 ;-- CL 1948, 457.536 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 91, Imd. Eff. Apr. 19, 1982
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 136 of 1891 - Independent Order of Foresters (457.531 - 457.538) › Section 457.537 - Erection of Building; Capital Stock, Creation, Shares.

457.537 Erection of building; capital stock, creation, shares.
Sec. 7.
Any corporation formed in pursuance of this act may erect and own such suitable edifice, building or hall as to such corporation shall seem proper, with convenient rooms for the meetings of the courts of the Independent Order of Foresters, and for that purpose may create a capital stock of not more than 10,000 dollars to be divided into shares of not more than 10 dollars each.
History:
1891, Act 136, Eff. Oct. 2, 1891 ;-- CL 1897, 8064 ;-- CL 1915, 10538 ;-- CL 1929, 10743 ;-- CL 1948, 457.537
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 136 of 1891 - Independent Order of Foresters (457.531 - 457.538) › Section 457.538 - Governing Law; Amendment of Act.

457.538 Governing law; amendment of act.
Sec. 8.
All corporations formed under this act shall be [subject] subjected to the provisions of chapter 130 of the Compiled Laws of this state, so far as the same may be applicable to corporations formed under this act, and the legislature may alter and amend this act at any time.
History:
1891, Act 136, Eff. Oct. 2, 1891 ;-- CL 1897, 8065 ;-- CL 1915, 10539 ;-- CL 1929, 10744 ;-- CL 1948, 457.538
Compiler's Notes:
For the provisions of chapter 130 of the Compiled Laws of 1871, referred to in this section, see MCL 450.504 to 450.525.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 116 of 1889 - Ancient Order of Foresters (457.541 - 457.544) › Section 457.541 - Subordinate Court; Manner of Becoming Body Corporate and Politic.

457.541 Subordinate court; manner of becoming body corporate and politic.
Sec. 1.
That any subordinate court of the Ancient Order of Foresters duly organized within this state, under and pursuant to the provisions of the constitution and laws of the Ancient Order of Foresters' friendly society may become a body corporate and politic in the manner following:
First, At some regular court of such order a resolution shall be put to vote of the members thereof expressing the desire and determination of said court to be incorporated, and directing the officers thereof to perfect such incorporation, and if such resolution receives a 2/3 vote of the members present it shall be declared passed, otherwise lost;
Second, On such resolution being so passed, the worthy chief ranger and the recording secretary shall prepare articles of association under their hands and the seal of the court, setting forth the number of persons then in good standing in the court desiring incorporation, the name by which the court is known, the date of its organization, a copy of the resolution mentioned in the first subdivision of this act, the corporate name by which the court shall be known in the law, the object and purposes of the association, which shall in no way conflict or be inconsistent with the object and purposes of the Ancient Order of Foresters' friendly society as stated in its constitution, and the period for which it is incorporated, not exceeding 30 years;
Third, A copy of such articles of association shall be filed with the corporation and securities bureau of the department of commerce;
Fourth, The worthy chief ranger and the recording secretary executing such articles of association or incorporation shall make and annex thereto, before filing, an affidavit stating that they are respectively members of and occupy the official positions above named in said court; that the resolution, a copy of which is set out in the articles of association, was duly passed at a regular meeting of said court, and received a 2/3 majority of all members present, and that all the statements in said articles of association are true, to the best to their and each of their knowledge and belief, and that said court is organized and acting under the constitution of the Ancient Order of Foresters' friendly society.
History:
1889, Act 116, Eff. Oct. 2, 1889 ;-- How. 4577a ;-- CL 1897, 8066 ;-- CL 1915, 10540 ;-- CL 1929, 10745 ;-- CL 1948, 457.541 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 122, Imd. Eff. Apr. 19, 1982
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 116 of 1889 - Ancient Order of Foresters (457.541 - 457.544) › Section 457.542 - Subordinate Court as Body Corporate and Politic; Powers; Evidence of Existence and Incorporation.

457.542 Subordinate court as body corporate and politic; powers; evidence of existence and incorporation.
Sec. 2.
When all the foregoing requirements are complied with, the subordinate court shall be a body corporate and politic by the name expressed in such articles of association, and by that name shall be a person in law capable of suing and being sued, with full power and authority to transact the business of said association, and a copy of said articles of association and affidavit, duly certified by the corporation and securities bureau of the department of commerce, under the seal of the department of commerce, shall be prima facie evidence in all the courts of this state of the existence and incorporation of said subordinate court.
History:
1889, Act 116, Eff. Oct. 2, 1889 ;-- How. 4577b ;-- CL 1897, 8067 ;-- CL 1915, 10541 ;-- CL 1929, 10746 ;-- CL 1948, 457.542 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 122, Imd. Eff. Apr. 19, 1982
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 116 of 1889 - Ancient Order of Foresters (457.541 - 457.544) › Section 457.543 - Property; Holding, Disposition.

457.543 Property; holding, disposition.
Sec. 3.
Every corporation formed pursuant to the provisions of this act, may take and hold personal and real property, so far as may be necessary for the proper purposes of the organization, not exceeding 50,000 dollars in amount, and convey, dispose of and deal with the same as it may from time to time determine by a 2/3 vote of members present at any regular meeting and voting thereon at any annual meeting or at any special meeting called especially for that purpose.
History:
1889, Act 116, Eff. Oct. 2, 1889 ;-- How. 4577c ;-- CL 1897, 8068 ;-- CL 1915, 10542 ;-- CL 1929, 10747 ;-- CL 1948, 457.543
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 457 - Fraternal Associations › Act 116 of 1889 - Ancient Order of Foresters (457.541 - 457.544) › Section 457.544 - Property and Business; Management and Control.

457.544 Property and business; management and control.
Sec. 4.
The management, direction and control of the property and business of such corporation shall be vested in such of its officers and persons as the constitution and by-laws of such subordinate court may direct, but when no special rule exists, then as a 2/3 majority of the members present at any regular meeting and acting thereon shall from time to time determine.
History:
1889, Act 116, Eff. Oct. 2, 1889 ;-- How. 4577d ;-- CL 1897, 8069 ;-- CL 1915, 10543 ;-- CL 1929, 10748 ;-- CL 1948, 457.544