Case Name: The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Frances Osborn, Appellant
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1940-06-17
Citations: 259 A.D. 1037
Docket Number: 
Parties: The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Frances Osborn, Appellant.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 259
Pages: 1037–1037

Head Matter:
The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Frances Osborn, Appellant.

Opinion:
Judgment of the Court of Special Sessions of the City of New York, Borough of Queens [County of Queens], convicting defendant of the crime of violating section 970 of the Penal Law (being a common gambler), and section 980 of said law (persuading person to visit gambling place) reversed on the law and the facts, the informations dismissed and defendant discharged. The evidence fails to establish the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Lazansky, P. J., Carswell, Adel, Taylor and Close, JJ., concur.