THOMPSON, Chief Justice.
Prior to 1932 the Amana Society had been organized as a corporation not for pecuniary profit under the laws of Iowa. It was in essence a communal association, with religion and religious observances as its basic motive. All property was held jointly; that is, as community property.
In 1932 it was determined that it was advisable to re-organize upon more modern lines. At that time a corporation for pecuniary profit was formed under...
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