Tatum v. State
Supreme Court of Alabama
Appeal from Shelby County Court. Heard before Hou. A. P. Longshore. Will Tatum was convicted of betting at a game played by cards or dice or some device or substitute therefor at a public place, and he appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtHaralson, J.
The defendant was tried and convicted on an affidavit charging him with betting at a game played with cards or dice, in a public house, highway or some other public place, or at an outhouse where people resort.
The evidence for the state, and that for defendant, showed that the tent where the gaming occurred was a public place.
Fallon, for the state, testified that the tent was a railroad camp about 100 yards from the railroad in an old field, and faced the railroad; that while he and one Gregory and one Harden were walking down this road, they could see into the tent, and saw the parties…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Lee v. StateSupreme Court of Alabama · 1902
- Dennis v. StateSupreme Court of Alabama · 1903
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