NOT RECOVERABLE AT LAW.
PAYMENT OF A BET.
TROUBLE OVER A CHEQUE.
The recovery of £5 alleged to be due on a dishonoured cheque paid in connection with a betting transaction was sought by Ernest Erkman. (Mr. Feonell) from Thomas Johnston (Mr. Ward) at the Magistrate's Court yesterday, before Mr. W. R. McKean, B.M.
It was admitted by the defence that tho bet was made, but counsel contended that as the cheque had been given in connection with a betting transaction, the money was not recoverable at law. Judgment was for defendant with £1 Is costs.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18762, 16 July 1924, Page 11
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