CH 3926 Honorable Margaret Stanton McBride, Judge Presiding. Plaintiffs alleged breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and promissory estoppel. The trial court granted summary judgment for defendants on the breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty claims. After a bench trial, the court ruled in favor of plaintiffs on the promissory estoppel claim.
Defendants appeal, and plaintiffs cross-appeal.
We reverse the judgment of the trial court on the promissory estoppel count and affirm the summary judgment for defendants on the breach of contract and fiduciary duty counts. The Beverly Country Club is a private social club formed for pleasure, social recreation and the promotion of outdoor sports, especially the game of golf. The Club's business affairs are managed by a board of governors. The Board may amend the bylaws by unanimous vote, but must submit amendments for ratification at the next membership meeting. The Club's bylaws provide that a member who is 70 years old and has been a regular member for 25 years is eligible to apply for veteran membership.