Warman Steel Casting Co. v. Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce

The appeal in this case is taken by the defendant named in the title and by J. H. Cavanah and W. J. Hess from an adverse judgment, and from an order denying to appellants a new trial.

The Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce was a voluntary organization of residents of the city of Redondo Beach. A set of by-laws, which constituted the only written evidence as to the purposes of the association and the obligation of its members, contained preliminarily this declaration: “The object of this organization shall be to secure attractions and public entertainments; to foster and encourage commerce; stimulate home trade; secure manufactures; improve and beautify streets and parks; attract tourists; induce immigration and to obtain the organized efforts of our citizens for the better promotion of the best interests of Redondo Beach.” The plaintiff corporation was desirous of securing a site for a factory and the Chamber of Commerce of Redondo Beach was desirous of securing the factory to be located in its city. After a number of conferences, a written proposal was prepared by the Chamber of Commerce, which proposal was accepted in writing by the plaintiff. One of the offers contained in this…