Jasper v. Rossman

Plaintiff brought this action to recover the balance alleged to be due for certain merchandise sold and delivered to the defendant. The answer set up the defense that the articles purchased were gambling devices and that the purchase being void as against public policy there was no valid consideration for the promise to pay. The case came on for trial by jury. At the close of the evidence, both parties moved for a directed verdict and did not reserve the right to go to the jury on any question of fact. The court then discharged the jury and made findings and conclusions of law in favor of…