Clarey v. Philadelphia

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Drew,

The City of Philadelphia, under an ordinance approved July 5, 1928, erected a convention hall on certain property owned by it, known as the “Museum Grounds.” A taxpayer, John A. Clarey, filed this bill in equity against the city, and its officers and agents charged with the management of the hall, to restrain them from permitting its use for the exhibition of boxing, wrestling, or other sporting events conducted for private gain or profit. Preliminary objections were sustained, whereupon complainant filed an amended bill. To the bill as amended, defendants also…