36 Withdrawal of ballots

No. 36. Withdrawal Of Ballots

Decision: In a case where a ballot, upon the petition for the degrees has been taken, and the box ordered to be presented for examination, a brother stated that though mistake he had deposited a black ballot, and requested the Worshipful Master's permission to withdraw the same.

We decided that although it was proper for the brother to make known to the lodge his mistake, yet he could not be allowed to withdraw his ballot; neither could the Master declare the ballot clear, but that the remaining ballots must be collected in the same manner as usual in case of a rejection, and another ballot taken.

Constitution, Article VII, Sec. 1.7.25. November 17, 1884. (Klapp, GM)