Bureau County

  • County Seat:
    Princeton
  • Previous Seats:
    None
  • Area:
    868 square miles
  • Population:
    3,067 (1840 Census) - 34,978 (2010 Census)
  • Named for:
    Pierre de Bureo, French trader
  • Created on:
    February 28, 1837

Cases

Akin et al. v. Lloyd et al.

Akin and Boyden filed a chancery suit to settle their title to land claimed by Lloyd. The Bureau County Circuit Court dismissed the case because Lloyd's plea contested jurisdiction. Lloyd was a resident of Marshall County. Akin and Boyden appealed to the Supreme Court, which upheld that equity suits must be filed where defendant's reside. The Supreme Court the dismissal of the suit.

Justice(s):

Justice John D. Caton


Gudgell v. Pettigrew

The bill alleged Pettigrew and Gudgell formed a partnership with no time limit, investing $1,482.96 and $900, respectively. After several changes in partnership, disputes arose over debts, collections, and property sales. Arbitrators awarded Pettigrew & Co. $518, plus costs. Gudgell was to pay two judgments and cancel a property sale. The court confirmed the award, decreeing payments within specified time frames. Despite objections, the court found the decree and award conclusive, affirming them.

Justice(s):

Justice Sidney Breese