Ryan v. Judy
Missouri Court of Appeals
Appeal from St. Louis Circuit Court. Fisher v. Hildreth, 117 Mass. 562; Humphreys v. Magee, 13 Mo. 435; McKee v. Manice, 11 Cush. 361; Richardson v. Kelly, 85 111. 491; McDonough v. Webster, 68 Me. 531. Hiclcerson v. Benson, 8 Mo. 11; Waterman v. Ruckland, 1 Mo. App. 45 ; Humphreys v. Magee, 13 Mo. 435 ; Johnston v. Russell, 37 Cal. 670.
1Opinion of the CourtBakewell, J.
This action was begun before a justice. The written statement filed is to the effect that on September 6, 1876, the plaintiff delivered to the defendant $100, which the defendant received for the use of the plaintiff, to be redelivered to the plaintiff on demand; and that, though requested, the defendant refuses to repay the same.
On trial anew in the Circuit Court, it appeared from the evidence that the plaintiff made a bet with another party on the approaching presidential election. The plaintiff bet $100 that Mr. Tilden would beat Mr. Hayes ; his opponent bet the same amount that Mr. Hayes…
2Cases cited2 opinions
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