Brooks v. Petroleum Club of Wichita

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Kaul, J.:

The appellant, Lee Brooks, was expelled from the Petroleum Club of Wichita. He instituted this action in mandamus to compel his reinstatement and further sought to recover actual and punitive damages from certain of the defendants as a result of his alleged wrongful expulsion.

Appellee Petroleum Club is a nonprofit corporation. It is primarily a social club whose members are connected with the petroleum industry. Other appellees are past and present officers or directors of the Petroleum Club. Appellee Roach is manager of the Club. For…