Marett v. Shannon

This action is brought by a receiver in supplementary proceedings to recover for losses alleged to have been suffered by Philip C. P. Tóale to the defendant Shannon for lost wagers. The action was tried without a jury and commenced on September 29, 1936.

A review of the facts antedating the commencement of the action is essential to an understanding of the issues involved. Philip Tóale was in the employ of one Hax Hirsch, whose business, among other things, was connected with the race tracks operated throughout the State. Philip Tóale forged the name of his employer to certain of the…