Reed v. Littleton

Crane, Ch. J.

For several years plaintiff has been the proprietor and operator of a greyhound racing track at the Mineóla Fair Grounds located in the village of Garden City. In connection therewith he operates a complicated system of selling and re-purchasing so-called “ options ” for the purchase of dogs participating in the races. The defendants contend that the sole purpose and intent of plaintiff in operating this system is to enable the general public attending the race meetings to gamble on the result of the races, in violation of section 986 of the Penal Law. Plaintiff maintains that…