Kirk v. Morrison

An affidavit was filed before the County Judge of Wakulla County, Florida, in which it was charged that the defendant therein named, John Kirk, did a felony commit in that he did then and there feloniously have, keep, exercise and maintain a gambling device, commonly called a “slot machine” for the purpose of gaming or gambling.

In addition to the foregoing, it was alleged that the “slot machine” involved was operated in a particular manner described in the affidavit as follows: The patron deposits a nickel in the slot, pulls a handle, turns a knob, and receives in every instance when a nickel…