The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 60
Formation of Courts
Formation of Courts.
Formation of Courts.
42. Should any Court refuse its approbation for opening a new Court, such Court shall state in writing to the District the reasons for refusal. If, after a fair and impartial investigation, page 19 the objection or objections be found frivolous or vexatious, the District meeting shall have power to issue such Dispensation. Any objecting Court neglecting or refusing to state in writing the cause of such objection or objections shall be fined 42s., to be paid to the District Management Fund; provided that where no Court of the Order is held within three miles of the house or place where the new Court is intended to be held, the approval and recommendation of the opening Court shall be considered sufficient approval for issuing a Dispensation. All Courts shall consist of an unlimited number of members, duly initiated, and contributing to the funds in accordance with the scale hereinafter to be mentioned.
43. Any D. C. R. or Deputy opening a new Court contrary to this Law shall be fined the sum of £3, such fine to be paid to the funds of the District. Every new subordinate Court receiving a Dispensation shall pay for the same to the District.