The officers and members of a masonic lodge may purchase or take by deed such quantity of ground for the purpose of building a hall or temple, or for a burial place, as may be necessary. The deed shall vest the legal title to the same in such officers and members and their successors.Code 1858, § 1516 (deriv. Acts 1817, ch. 154); Shan., § 2571; mod. Code 1932, § 4410; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 48-1510, 48-4-202.
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