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Originally Posted by Kevin
I've read that before (the bolded), but I'm wondering what that's based on. Say you kick a member out and she refuses to return her paraphernalia, her badge, etc. Does Chi Omega file a small claims suit for replevin? Is there a contract stating that the fee you paid for the badge was a lease for life of membership type of an affair?
It seems like a silly question, but considering there are entire websites dedicated to the resale of fraternity jewelry to folks who may or may not be members, I just doubt the validity of the bolded statement.
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I know it goes counter to what many GLOs say, but I have said before that I question the legal enforceability of policies saying the GLOs retain ownership rights in badges and members have lifetime leases -- most of which policies are, so far as I know, relatively recent. Policies like these are certainly meaningless legally with regard to badges purchased prior to a GLO's implementation of such a policy.
To be clear, I'm not suggesting that the polices may not be binding on members ethically. But as far as legal rights go, I have my doubts.
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That said, it is probably still good form to just mail the badge back to Chi Omega's HQ with a cover letter explaining where you found it.
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Absolutely.