Nassr v. Upton

Charles A. Nassr, plaintiff in error, had the control of certain premises adjacent to Walbridge Park in the city of Toledo, which he *203leased to the defendant in error, Thomas A: Upton. Subsequent to the execution of this lease he brought an action in forcible detainer before a justice of the peace to recover possession of the premises on the claim that the same were being used for gaming and lottery purposes in violation of Section 5972, General Code. On the trial of' the action the jury returned a verdict for the defendant and judgment was entered thereon.' The court of common pleas affirmed…