Stevens v. Anatolian Shepherd Dog Club of America, Inc.

OPINION

WANDA McKEE FOWLER, Justice.

Appellant Rhea C. Stevens is an enthusiast and breeder of a relatively rare breed of dog known as the Anatolian Shepherd. Stevens’s interest in the breed led her to apply for membership in the Anatolian Shepherd Dog Club of America, Inc. (ASDCA). The ASDCA never recognized Stevens as a member, despite retaining her membership fee of thirty dollars. Stevens sued for specific performance, exemplary damages, and attorney’s fees due to what she perceived to be a breach of contract by the ASDCA. The trial court, after a bench trial, entered a take-nothing…