Ryals v. Collins

This action in replevin arises from seizure of moneys by city of Beachwood police during a raid on a poker game being played in a Sheraton Motor Hotel. Plaintiff was a participant in the game; he subsequently entered a no contest plea to the charge of gambling as defined in the Codified Ordinances of the City of Beachwood. A finding of guilty was made, the fine and costs were paid.

The police had made a careful accounting of moneys seized and it is admitted that plaintiff had the sum of $8 in the “pot” at the time of the arrest. It is also admitted that he had the sum of $255 directly in front…