Gallatin County

  • County Seat:
    Shawneetown
  • Previous Seats:
    Shawneetown, 1812; Equality, 1814; Shawneetown, 1848
  • Area:
    328 square miles
  • Population:
    3,155 (1820 census) - 5,589 (2010 census)
  • Named for:
    Albert Gallatin, Pennsylvania Representative and Secretary of Treasury
  • Created on:
    September 14, 1812

Images

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Cases

Songer v. Gallatin County

Justice(s):

Justice John D. Caton


Kirkham et al. v. Justice et. al.



Morris v. Thomas



Blue v. Leathers



Bradford v. Jones

Justice(s):

Justice John D. Caton


Brazzle and Hawkins v. Usher

Usher sued Brazzle and Hawkins for trespass vi et armis in the Gallatin County Circuit Court and obtained a judgment against them. Brazzle and Hawkins appealed, arguing that no plea was filed, thus rendering the trial improper. However, as both parties were present at the trial and raised no objections, the Illinois Supreme Court deemed their appearance as curing any defects. Therefore, the original judgment was affirmed.

Justice(s):



Ridgway et al. v. Smith



Sisk v. Woodruff



Ryan v. Jones