Thompson v. Wyandanch Club

The defendant, which had theretofore been a voluntary association or club, was incorporated under the name of the Brooklyn Gun Olub on May 15, 1885, pursuant to an act entitled “An act for the incorporation of societies or clubs for certain lawful purposes,” passed May 12, 1875. *300Its name was subsequently changed to the Wyandaneh Club. The objects stated in the certificate of incorporation were: “ The enforcement of the game and fish laws, .the propagation of game and fish, and the hiring and leasing of lands and waters for shooting, fishing and hunting purposes.” The law under which it was…