Ayer v. Younker

In 1892 and prior thereto, Hyde & Yedder were the proprietors of a gambling house in the city of Denver. Younker, defendant and appellee, was a frequenter of such place and at various times lost money to the proprietors at games of chance, and borrowed money from them for the purpose of gambling. For the sum so lost and borrowed, defendant gave his checks at various times. On December 21, 1892, a settlement was had between the parties, Hyde & Vedder surrendered defendant’s checks and received from him in place thereof, two promissory notes, payable to themselves, each for the sum of $1,250,…