Williams v. Weber Mesa Ditch Extension Co.
Wyoming Supreme Court
572 P.2d 412 (1977)
- Written by Brett Stavin, JD
Facts
Weber Mesa Ditch Extension Company (Weber) (defendant), a nonprofit corporation, conducted a charity raffle in which participants were sold tickets for $5.00 each or $10.00 for three, the prize being a 40-acre tract of land in Wyoming. The drawing was to be held on May 1, 1976, as stated in writing on each ticket sold. Don Williams (plaintiff) purchased a ticket prior to the drawing date. On May 1, 1976, the drawing was held as scheduled, and Williams won the raffle. However, on May 6, 1976, Weber received several ticket stubs that were delayed in the mail. Weber then held a new drawing to include the later-delivered ticket stubs. In this second drawing, Williams did not win. Williams then sued Weber in Wyoming state district court. The district court ruled in Weber’s favor, holding that the raffle was an unenforceable gambling contract. Williams appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Raper, J.)
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