New York Court of Appeals July 15, 1931 (People v. Jennings)

lead-opinion

Crane, J.

The defendant has been convicted of violating section 982 of the Penal Law for having in his possession a slot machine. The evidence shows that the machine is not one of those covered by the section. It is conceded that in its operation there is no element of chance for the winning or losing of money or any check or memoranda calling for money.