Simons v. Berry

From the inartificial and indefinite allegations of the complaint, we think these facts are to be gathered in obedience to the rule that exacts a liberal construction: Plaintiff was a member in good standing of the defendant’s union, an unincorporated association, and subject to expulsion only upon written charges, and after a hearing upon notice. No charges have been made against him, and no hearing has been given. None the less, the defendant’s officers have notified the other members to refuse to work with him on the ground that he has ceased to be a member, and in so doing have made it…