§ 13-8-4. Liability of Stakeholder of Money Risked on Wager
A stakeholder of money risked on a wager shall be obligated to repay the money to the party depositing it, upon demand, before it is actually paid to the winner; but if he pays the money to the winner bona fide, and without notice of the depositor’s intention to retract, he shall not be liable […]
§ 13-8-1. Contracts to Do Immoral or Illegal Things
A contract to do an immoral or illegal thing is void. If the contract is severable, however, the part of the contract which is legal will not be invalidated by the part of the contract which is illegal. History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2713; Code 1868, § 2707; Code 1873, § 2749; Code 1882, § […]
§ 13-8-2. Contracts Contravening Public Policy Generally
A contract that is against the policy of the law cannot be enforced. Contracts deemed contrary to public policy include but are not limited to: Contracts tending to corrupt legislation or the judiciary; Contracts in general restraint of trade, as distinguished from contracts which restrict certain competitive activities, as provided in Article 4 of this […]
§ 13-8-3. Gambling Contracts
Gambling contracts are void; and all evidences of debt, except negotiable instruments in the hands of holders in due course or encumbrances or liens on property, executed upon a gambling consideration, are void in the hands of any person. Money paid or property delivered upon a gambling consideration may be recovered from the winner by […]