Void contracts

All contracts founded, in whole or in part, on a gambling or wagering consideration, shall be void to the extent of such consideration. Code 1858, § 1769 (deriv. Acts 1799, ch. 8, § 1); Shan., § 3159; Code 1932, § 7812; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 23-1701. All contracts founded, in whole or in part, on a gambling or wagering consideration, shall be void to the extent of such consideration. Code 1858, § 1769 (deriv. Acts 1799, ch. 8, § 1); Shan., § 3159; Code 1932, § 7812; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 23-1701.