Tropicales, S. A. v. Drinkhouse

Jacob Markowitz,' J.

The parties have waived findings of fact and conclusions of law. There was testimony that the defendant in the early morning of February 24, 1956, visited a gambling casino, known as the Tropicals Night Club, S. A., in Havana, Cuba, which casino was duly licensed by the Government of Cuba. After the loss of some money defendant was extended credit, received chips and continued his play. Upon receipt of chips as requested by him, he signed an I. O. U. At the conclusion of his play he had an outstanding I. 0. U. in the sum of $12,000. He issued a check in the sum of $12,000,…