79 P. 561 | Utah | 1905
after the foregoing statement of the case, delivered the opinion of the court.
Appellant contends that the wagering on the rise and fall of stocks was not between plaintiff and defendants, as found by the court, but that the undisputed evi-
It is a well-settled rule that courts will not lend their aid, and enforce contracts which are illegal, or the
We are of the opinion that the facts in this case, when applied to the foregoing principles of law, clearly establish plaintiff’s right to recover, and that the court erred in finding the issues in favor of defendants and dismissing the action.
The judgment is reversed, with directions to the trial court to proceed in accordance with the views herein expressed. Costs to be taxed against respondents.