Kent Club v. Toronto

CROCKETT, Justice.

Original proceeding brought to test the validity of Chapter 25, S.L.U.1955,1 which provides for the chartering of social and recreational- clubs and kindred associations. The act sets up certain regulations for the storage and use of liquor on their premises.

The plaintiff clubs received charters as nonprofit corporations. Their stated purpose is that of furnishing entertainment and recreation, including the serving of refreshments to their members. They have operated -under the so-called “locker system” in which individuals keep their own liquor in their individual lockers…