Legal Opinion

Brown v. Marion Commercial Club

Indiana Court of Appeals

Decided March 15, 1912No. 7,377PublishedCited by 1 opinion

From Grant Circuit Court; Henry C. Fox, Special Judge. Action by The Marion Commercial Club against William A. Brown. From a judgment for plaintiff, the defendant appeals.

1Opinion of the CourtMyebs, J.

— Appellee brought this action against appellant on the following written instrument:

“Whereas, The Marion Commercial Club of Marion, Indiana, realizing the necessity of locating manufacturing industries in said city, in order to continue its prosperity and build a larger city, is using its influence and its officers and members are putting forth great efforts to induce manufacturing industries to locate in and adjacent to the city of Marion, Indiana, and

Whereas, we, realizing that it is impossible to locate good substantial industries without giving to them bonuses or financial assistance,…

2Cases cited51 opinions

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  3. Richelieu Hotel Co. v. International Military Encampment Co.Illinois Supreme Court · 1892
  4. Wolford v. PowersIndiana Supreme Court · 1882
  5. Standley v. Northwestern Mutual Life InsuranceIndiana Supreme Court · 1884

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3Cited by1 opinion

  1. Trackwell v. IrvinIndiana Court of Appeals · 1917

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