Graff v. Moench

<p>Abstract of the Decision.</p> <p>1. Gaming, § 43*—when evidence sufficient to show that transactions are of gambling nature. In an action to recover a balance alleged to be due the plaintiffs on account of transactions made on the Chicago Board of Trade, held that the evidence showed that such transactions were gambling transactions, and that a verdict for the plaintiff was clearly and manifestly contrary to the weight of the evidence.</p> <p>2. Trial, § 204*—when refusal to direct verdict is error.' In an action of assumpsit, covering several items, the refusal of the trial court to direct, at the defendant’s request, a verdict against him on a certain item for which the evidence showed him liable, held error.</p>