D'Amore v. American Legion

Defendant, the American Legion, moves for summary judgment dismissing the complaint. Plaintiff has brought this action to recover damages for injuries received while attending a dance conducted under the auspices of defendant, Amity Post No. 791 of the American Legion.

The American Legion is a corporation organized under an Act of Congress (U. S. Code, tit. 36, §§ 41-51). It is an independent entity separate and distinct from local chapters and posts which receive their charters from State or territorial departments. A chapter or post is deemed to be “a corporate entity for the purpose of…