Facts:

• The case "Lions Club International v. Amores" involves a disputed election for the District Governor of District 301-A1 Philippines for the fiscal year 1982-1983.
• The main candidates were Vicente Josefa of the Manila Traders Lions Club and James L. So of the Manila Centrum Lions Club.
• Both candidates were members of Lions Clubs International, a global civic organization based in Illinois, USA.
• On July 1, 1982, Josefa filed a complaint for Quo Warranto, Injunction, and Damages in the Court of First Instance of Manila against Lions Clubs International and So.
• Josefa claimed that So had withdrawn his candidacy in his favor but was still proclaimed a candidate and elected under questionable circumstances.
• The Court of First Instance initially issued a temporary restraining order preventing So from assuming office, which was later lifted.
• Josefa then sought relief from the Court of Appeals, which issued another temporary restraining order.
• The case was eventually brought before the Supreme Court to determine whether the courts had jurisdiction to review the internal election dispute of the Lions Clubs International.

Issue:

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Ruling:

1. The Supreme Court ruled that the courts do not have jurisdiction to review the internal election dispute of the Lions Clubs International.
2. The Court found no evidence of fr...(Unlock)

Ratio:

• The Supreme Court emphasized the principle of judicial non-interference in the internal affairs of unincorporated associations like the Lions Clubs International.
• The Court stated that as long as the association's internal governance is conducted fairly and honestly, in accordance with its own rules and the law, the decisions of its governing body are binding and conclusive.
• The Court noted that the election dispute was resolved within the organization following...continue reading