Gardner v. Vic Tanny Compton, Inc.

VALLÉE, J.

Appeal by plaintiff from an adverse judgment in an action to recover damages for alleged violation of Civil Code, sections 51 and 52. 1

Defendant Vic Tanny Compton, Inc., is a California corporation. On November 3, 1956, plaintiff applied to defendant in writing to take a course in physical training at defendant’s gymnasium in Compton and offered to pay the amount requested for a “course of physical education.” Defendant declined to furnish the course to plaintiff. The sole reason defendant refused was on account of plaintiff’s race and color, and not for reasons applicable “to all…