Billings v. Campbell

DAVIDSON, District Judge.

This is an action by the plaintiff to recover $56 which is 20 per cent of $280 paid by the plaintiff as allegedly a voluntary contribution to the Brookhaven Country Club. He was assessed and paid such amount and brings this suit to recover the payment so made.

It appears that a like assessment has been made against the other members of the Brookhaven Country Club and this also affects directly or indirectly the membership of such club.

In organizing this club it was necessary for the members in associating themselves together to raise the necessary funds to acquire the…