Territory of Hawaii v. Tacuban

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

TOWSE, C. J.

Appellant was convicted of violation of section 11343 of the Revised Laws of Hawaii 1945 for participation in a gambling game.

Exceptions to this court raise two issues: First, whether the complaining witness having allegedly been enticed into the game, and his testimony convicting the appellant being uncorroborated, such evidence is sufficient to sustain the conviction under section 10618 of the Revised Laws of Hawaii 1945; second, whether the complaint states an offense under section 11343 of the Revised Laws of Hawaii 1945.

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