New York Court of Appeals
Frederick D. Story, Respondent v. Samuel N. Salomon, Appellant
December 11, 187771 N.Y. 420
Summary
The Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment, holding that the option contract for shares of stock was a valid, enforceable agreement and not a wagering contract prohibited by the anti‑gaming statute. The Court found no proof that the parties intended merely to bet on price fluctuations, so the contract was not illegal.