On 20 November 2012 13:53, Martin Poulter infobomb@gmail.com wrote:
Katharine has already explained the threat: somebody registers multiply under different identities, or "banned" people register under false identities, and then uses votes to push a motion at and AGM or EGM or to push candidates onto the board of trustees.
The case of such a thing that springs to mind is one you should certainly know: NIMH vs Scientology, in the sixties.
The NIHM prevailed because the court ruled the board had, per the rules, the absolute right to exclude anyone they wanted for any reason or none. (That the attempt was clearly a takeover probably helped.)
Has there been case law since?
- d.