On 20 November 2012 13:53, Martin Poulter <infobomb(a)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.