Chapter II: Transactions on the Stock Exchange

Barnard’s Act, 7 Geo. II., c. 8, effect of, 87 _et seq._; repeal of, 89; Cases of _Nicholson_ v. _Gooch_ and _ex parte Grant_, 88–92; Official Assignee, _ibid._, receives differences due to defaulter, _ibid._, defaulters trustee in bankruptcy cannot recover from, _ibid._, bargains for differences, 92; test of a wagering contract, 94, not known on Stock Exchange, 96; Broker can recover differences paid for client, 96–97; defaulter, adjustment of differences, 99; effect of 8 & 9 Vict. c. 109 s. 18, very limited in Stock Exchange, 100; Time bargains, 101; Prospective Dividends, sale of, 102; bucket shops, dealings in, when wagers; _Shaw_ v. _Caledonian Railway_, _Universal Stock Exchange_ v. _Howat_, 103 _et seq._; Options, 106; Continuations, 108; difference between and loan, 110; Results of Authorities, 113; Bankruptcy Discharge refused on ground of Speculation, 115.

30 & 31 Vict., c. 29—

Leeman’s Act, 116 _et seq._; History of Legislation on Stock
Exchange Transactions, _ibid._; Act not observed on Stock Exchange,
117; Liability of Broker for not observing, 117. Broker’s right to
indemnity _query_, 122; actual transfer not affected, 122.

Review of Law relating to Wager Contracts, 123.

CHAPTER III.

LOTTERIES.

Statutory Provisions respecting, 128; Summary, 132; Foreign Lotteries, 133; Sweepstakes, 134; Companies distributing Benefits by Lot, 136 _et seq._; Test of a Lottery, 140; Bazaars, Fishponds, 141; Illegality affects subsequent Contract, 142; Recovery of Deposit on demand, 143; Partnership or Company infringing Acts, Account of Profits, 145; Proceedings in case of, 146; Art Unions, 147; no Privilege of Parliament, 148.