Gooch v. . Faucett

Citations

• 29 S.E. 362
• 122 N.C. 270
• 39 L.R.A. 835
• 1898 N.C. LEXIS 242

Syllabus

<p>Action on Mote — Wagering Contract — Illegal Consideration — Conflict of Laws — Statute Laius of Another State — Comity between States.</p> <p>1. What is the statute law oí another State is a question of fact .to be proved like any other fact.</p> <p>2. In the absence of proof to the contrary, it will be presumed that, in a State once under the jurisdiction of England, the common law still prevails.</p> <p>3. Comity between States, as to the recognition of the laws of one by another, is the voluntary act of the State offering it, but it is inad-misible when contrary to its policy or prejudicial to its interests.</p> <p>4. A note given in consideration of a bet won on a horse race cannot be enforced in this State (Sections 2841 and 2842 of The Code), although given in a State where wagering contracts are not invalid.</p>