Gumer v. Sailor

HOGG, Judge.

Ruben Gumer, appellant, brought this action under KRS 372.040 against Freeman W. Sailor, Madolyn Sailor, William T. Cox, Earl Showalter, William C. Eiler, Edward Freehoff, and Earl W. Everley to recover $50,565 in damages, treble the sum of $16,855, which was allegedly lost by Hyman Gumer, the son of Ruben Gumer, while betting on horse races in handbooks operated by the defendant, Freeman W. Sailor, over a period from January 1, 1952, through November 15, 1952. The case was referred to a commissioner who heard proof and reported and recommended that the action against each of the…