Malloy v. Cooper

McGEE, Judge.

Plaintiff is a resident of Granville County, North Carolina, and owns an unincorporated business operating under the name “Dogwood Gun Club.” Plaintiff sponsors a biannual pigeon shoot, known as “The Dogwood Invitational,” on his private land in Granville County. Plaintiff has sponsored, organized, and operated these pigeon shoots since 1987. Contestants participate by invitation only, and each contestant pays $275.00 per day to participate. According to Plaintiff’s response to interrogatories, the pigeon shoot is conducted as follows: “Each contestant faces a ring. Inside the…