Legal Opinion
Finlay v. Eastern Racing Ass'n
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Decided January 3, 1941PublishedCited by 39 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtQua, J.
The original plaintiff, in her bill in equity brought in behalf of herself and others similarly situated, alleges in substance that" she purchased and holds a “daily double” ticket, entitling her to a winning award or dividend in the pool deposited with the defendant by patrons wagering upon the “daily double” at the horse races conducted by the defendant at its track known as “Suffolk Downs” on July 18, 1935; that the defendant refuses to pay such award or dividend to the plaintiff and to other holders of winning tickets; that the defendant is a stakeholder, custodian, and depository and is…
2Cases cited21 opinions
- Robinson v. Baltimore & Ohio RailroadSupreme Court of the United States · 1912
- Roden v. Connecticut Co.Supreme Court of Connecticut · 1931
- Barnes v. City of SpringfieldMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1929
- Cook v. ColeMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1931
- Graustein v. DolanMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1933
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3Cited by39 opinions
- Albert White v. Turfway Park Racing Association, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1990
- Purity Supreme, Inc. v. Attorney GeneralMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1980
- Nussenbaum v. Chambers & Chambers Inc.Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1948
- Superior Glass Co. v. First Bristol County National BankMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1980
- Connolly v. Alcoholic Beverages Control CommissionMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1956
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