Otis & Hough v. Thompson

The original action in the court of common pleas was brought by Joseph Eylar Thompson, by next friend, to recover money lost by Margaret Eylar upon marginal or wagering transactions in stocks.

Upon trial the plaintiff recovered a verdict and judgment for $2,500.

*62The counsel for plaintiff in error very earnestly contend that all the transactions involved are legit1, imate, and that there is no basis in the evidence for a recovery. The material evidence offered by the plaintiff consists of the testimony of Margaret Eylar as to the nature of the transactions, together with certain books, checks,…