Mackin v. Shannon

Citations

• 165 F. 98
• 1908 U.S. App. LEXIS 5355

Syllabus

<p>Gaming (§ 19*) — Validity— Obligations foe Gambling Considerations.</p> <p>A note and mortgage executed in settlement of a partnership formed to carry on a gambling establishment in violation of the laws of the state, without any new consideration, are void for illegality of the consideration, and will not be enforced by a court of equity.</p> <p>[Ed. Note. — For other cases, see Gaming, Cent. Dig. § 39; Dec. Dig. § 19.*]</p>