State v. Big Chief Corporation

This is a proceeding begun by indictment in which it is charged that the defendant corporation, at Providence, oh June 21, 1938, “did set up, put forth, carry on, promote and draw publicly a lottery, chance, game and device, to wit, 'Bank Night’, so-called, for the purpose of disposing of money”, to wit, one hundred fifty dollars, in violation of general laws 1923, chapter 401, sec. 1, which is now general laws 1938, chapter 612, § 1.

Jury trial having been waived, it was heard before a justice of the superior court, sitting without a jury, solely upon evidence set forth in a written statement…