Woodcock v. McQueen

Suit to recover the value of personal property. Answer in two paragraphs — 1. General denial. 2. That the property was sold by the plaintiff to the defendant under an agreement that, if Morton should be elected governor at, &c., the defendant should pay to the plaintiff double the value of the property; but if Willard should be elected, nothing was to be paid, &c.

The Court overruled a demurrer to this paragraph; and, for want of further reply thereto, gave judgment for the defendant. Proper exceptions were taken.

The contract set up in the answer was illegal and void. It was a wagering…