Washington V. Brotherhood Of Friends

This appeal involves a quo warranto proceeding. It was initiated by the prosecuting attorney for Spokane county in compliance with a writ of mandate, issued by the superior court of that county. Specifically, the purpose of the proceeding is to determine whether slot machines of the usual type, more particularly described hereinafter, may be operated by The Brotherhood of Friends, a corporation or "club," organized under the laws of the state of Washington as a nonprofit, benevolent, educational, fraternal, athletic, or social variety. The trial court entered a judgment of ouster and enjoined the operation of the slot machines by The Brotherhood of Friends in the club premises or quarters in the city of Spokane. The corporation, The Brotherhood of Friends, has appealed.