Section 48-102-301 - Ownership of real property

The officers and members of a lodge of the order of Knights of Pythias may purchase, own, hold, or take, by deed or otherwise, such quantity of ground or real estate for the purpose of building a hall, or edifice, or for a burial place, as may be deemed necessary by such officers and members, or to purchase, own, hold, or take, by deed or otherwise, a lot and building, or lots and buildings, for the purpose of converting the same into and using the same as a suitable hall. The deed, or other instrument, shall vest the legal and equitable title to the real estate in such officers and members and their successors, in the name of the lodge, and for its use and benefit.Acts 1905, ch. 141, § 1; Shan., § 2577a1; mod. Code 1932, § 4416; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 48-1516, 48-4-301.