Also known as:hetaireia · hetairiai · club · association
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A society, guild, or college in Roman law. A fraternity formed for mutual support or common purpose.
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Deposition of Guild Officers
Horizon Realty served a subpoena on the Hetaeria of Local Artisans, describing with reasonable particularity the topics for examination. The hetaeria designated two managing agents to testify about information known to the organization. The agents appeared and provided testimony on the guild's records.
Judicial Recusal from Guild Matter
Judge Harlan had previously served as counsel to the Hetaeria of Merchants in a licensing dispute. When the same hetaeria appeared before him in a new controversy, he disclosed the prior association. Harlan recused himself to avoid any appearance of partiality.
Attorney Lopez left the firm that had represented the Hetaeria of Builders. The remaining lawyers accepted a new client adverse to the hetaeria in a substantially related matter. Because Lopez had not shared protected information, the firm proceeded after screening.
Housing Preference for Guild Members
The Hetaeria of Clergy owned apartment buildings operated for nonprofit religious purposes. It limited rentals to members of the same faith. The hetaeria's policy fell within the statutory exemption for religious organizations.
Profit Sharing Among Guild Partners
Two members of the Hetaeria of Traders agreed to carry on a seasonal market as co-owners for profit. They pooled capital, shared management, and divided net proceeds. Their arrangement met the statutory definition of a partnership that included the hetaeria.
Accredited Testing for Guild Lineage
The Hetaeria of Descendants required genetic testing to confirm membership eligibility. The laboratory chosen was accredited by the AABB and performed tests of a type relied on by experts. The results satisfied the statutory standard for the hetaeria's records.
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What is the historical origin of the term hetaeria?+
The term derives from the Greek word for companion and denoted a society, guild, or college under Roman law. It described a fraternity formed for mutual support or a common purpose.
Supporting sources
410 U.S. 113 (1973)Constitutional Law
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