The Law Reports (Chancery Division)
[1935] Ch 34
[COURT OF APPEAL]
ATTORNEY — GENERAL
v.
RACECOURSE BETTING CONTROL BOARD.
[1933. A. 1839.]
1934 March 2,
5,
20.
1934 July 26, 27, 30;
Oct. 19.
1934 July 26, 27, 30;
Oct. 19.
EVE J. LORD HANWORTH M.R., ROMER and MAUGHAM L.JJ.
Gaming
— Betting
— Totalisator
— Installation on approved racecourse
— Racecourse Betting Control Board
— Agreement between Board and agents to procure bets from persons off the course
— Bets placed on totalisator
— Corporate Powers of Board
— Payment of commission to and expenses of agents placing bets
— Whether ultra vires the Board
—
Racecourse Betting Act, 1928 (18 & 19 Geo. 5, c. 41), ss. 1, 2, 3.