Bufalino v. Maxon Brothers, Inc.

February 5,1960, plaintiff filed his declaration naming 7 defendants, claiming they were engaged in a conspiracy in the real-estate business in Grosse Pointe and that by uttering and publishing defamatory statements “the plaintiff was injured in his reputation in the sum of $1,000,000.”

Defendant Grosse Pointe Brokers Association (hereinafter referred to as “brokers”) is a nonprofit, nonstock corporation organized by brokers in the area, with its membership limited to licensed real-estate brokers.

Defendant Grosse Pointe Property Owners Association (hereinafter referred to as “property owners”)…