Meurer v. Detroit Musicians' Benevolent & Protective Ass'n

Relator was by order of the board of trustees of the respondent expelled, and asks a writ of mandamus directing his restoration to membership.

It appears by the proceedings that he was expelled for the non-payment of a fine of $25 imposed under the following circumstances: The National League of Musicians of the United States, with which the respondent has affiliated, at their session in March, 1892, passed a resolution prohibiting any band composed wholly or in part of members of any local body of -the league from participating in any procession, tournament, or public entertainment in which…