35-3-1 Acquisition of real estate by unincorporated grand lodges; maximum quantity; exemption from taxation
35-3-2 Regulations and boards for government
35-3-3 Boards to be corporations; powers
35-3-4 Corporate name
35-3-5 Incorporated grand lodges may establish homes or asylums
35-3-6 Provisions of article not to apply to organizations connected with churches
35-3-7 Enticement of residents away from fraternal home; harboring or influencing inmate to violate rules; improper intercourse with female resident of home

Terms Used In West Virginia Code > Chapter 35 > Article 3 - Homes and Asylums of Fraternal Orders

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Devise: To gift property by will.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.