Thompson v. First State Bank

Opinion op the Court by

Commissioner Sandidge—

Affirming in part and reversing in part.

In a game of “stud poker,” so called by the witnesses, which the parties - seem to agree was a game of chance, Murray Butler lost $675.00 to appellant, P. M. Thompson. He gave Thompson two - checks in settlement, one for $600.00, and the other for $75.00. The-checks were drawn against Butler’s, account- with the-Bank of Hardinsburg & Trust Company,., of ITardinsburg, Kentucky. Thompson cashed the $75.00 check,, and took credit by the $600.00- check at the First. State-Bank of Irvington, appellee herein. Later…