Ferrell v. Elkins

(after stating the facts). As above stated, the ground upon-which the demurrer to the amended complaint was sustained by the court is that the contract sued on is contrary to public policy, and therefore void. This court has held that a contract to procure the passage of an act of the Legislature by lobby services, or by using personal influence with the members, is void as against public policy. Buchanan v. Farmer, 122 Ark. 562, and Miller County H. & B. Dist. v. Cook, 134 Ark. 328.

The Supreme Court of the United States has said that there is no real difference, in principle, between…