Gregory v. King

The parties to this suit wagered one hundred dollars each, upon the result of the presidential election in Pennsylvania, in 1864.

The money was deposited with a stakeholder, and after the election was paid to appellant.

Appellee brought suit to recover it back, alleging that it was paid in consequence of false representations.

There is no proof of fraud or improper means used, to obtain possession of the money.

If the wager was void, it can not be recovered.. This court decided, in Morgan v. Pettit, 3 Scam. 529, that a wager between two citizens of this State, upon the result of an election in…