Cherry v. State

Citations

• 30 Tex. 439

Syllabus

<p>The prohibition in article 2044 of the Penal Code, about gaming, is for playing cards at any public house; and a house “ for retailing spirituous liquors” is specifically mentioned as such public place. (Paschal’s Dig., Art. 2044, Note 640.)</p> <p>Whether a room in which the cards were played was part of the drinking establishment was a question for the jury.</p>