Downs v. Quarles

Opinion of

the Court.

IN this case, the plaintiff in error filed his bill, stating that at sundry times and places, he was induced to play at cards with the defendant, Quarles, until the amount won by Quarles was six hundred dollars, for which sum, Quarles afterwards drew an order in favor of the other defendant, who knew the consideration was for gaming, and he accepted and paid the order. He prays a decree for the restoration of the money. The defendants demurred, and the court sustained the demurrer and dismissed the bill, to reverse which decision, this writ of error is brought.

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