Johnson v. Fall

Citations

• 6 Cal. 359

Syllabus

<p>Wagers are recoverable in this State as at common law, except such as are prohibited bylaw, or are against public policy, or calculated to affect the interest, character, or feelings of third parties.</p> <p>In a case arising for the first time in this State, the common law rule of that case will not be disregarded, and a new rule created, merely because the English Judges have frequently regretted the adoption of the rule.</p> <p>Such a course would be a usurpation of power by the judiciary.</p>