Case Details

Chandler v. Gay

Case # 62

Appellant/Plaintiff

Richard W. Chandler

Appellee/Defendant

John H. Gay

Appellant/Plaintiff Attorneys

David Blackwell

Appellee/Defendant Attorneys

Elias Kent Kane

County of Origin

St. Clair County

Justice

Justice Theophilus W. Smith

Terms of Court

June 1825

Type of Case

Set Aside Award

Disposition

Reversed

Citation

1 Ill 88

Case Summary

Chandler and Gay submitted their issues to arbitration to resolve a rental disputes and trespass vi et armis and trespass on the case lawsuits. The arbitrators awarded Gay $38.75. Chandler sued Gay in the circuit court to set aside the arbitration award, citing uncertainty and lack of mutuality. The circuit court confirmed the award and declared it to be judgment in favor of Gay. Chandler appealed to the Illinois Supreme Court, which affirmed the award but reversed the judgment, judgment, deeming it unauthorized by the statute. The case was remanded for compliance.