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.