City of Sterling v. Speroni

On May 21,1948, the City of Sterling filed in the city court of that city its verified complaint. The complaint alleged that defendant, John E. Speroni was the owner of and in possession of certain described premises and buildings thereon located in the city; that a certain room or rooms in said building are used by defendant, Gino Zinanni with the knowledge and permission of Speroni for the purpose of selling pools and making and taking bets or wagers on horse races which are run at various race tracks throughout the United States; that large numbers of persons congregate in said room or…