St. Clair County

  • County Seat:
    Belleville
  • Previous Seats:
    Kaskaskia, 1790; Cahokia, 1795; Belleville, 1814
  • Area:
    670 square miles
  • Population:
    1,255 (1800 census) - 270,056 (2010 census)
  • Named for:
    Arthur St. Clair, Revolutionary War General and Northwest Territory Governor
  • Created on:
    April 27, 1790

Images

  • st-clair-county-postcard
  • stclair-Historic American Buildings Survey Collection, Library of Congress, LC-HABS ILL 16-CHIG,3-43 of 3

Cases

Belleville & Illinoistown Railroad v. Gregory et ux.



Bonham et al. v. Badgley et al.



Cornelius v. Boucher

Cornelius sued Boucher in an action of covenant in the St. Clair County Circuit Court. The jury ruled in favor of Boucher, prompting Cornelius to appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court. The Court affirmed the lower court's judgment, noting that the first objection regarding the Boucher's affidavit for continuance was dismissed, as such matters are typically within the court's discretion. The court also rejected the third objection, emphasizing its limited scope for reviewing discretionary decisions. The second objection on jury swearing was deemed baseless, as irregularities in form are not grounds for appeal if not raised during the trial.

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Cornelius v. Vanorsdall

Vanorsdall sued Cornelius to recover damages from an unpaid promissory note. Vanorsdall obtained judgment, and Cornelius appealed to the Illinois Supreme Court. The Court affirmed the judgment because Cornelius had claimed a failure of consideration but did not specify the failure.

Justice(s):



Forquer et al. v. Forquer et al.

Justice(s):

Justice John D. Caton




Lane v. Soulard et al.

Justice(s):

Justice John D. Caton


McClure v. Engelhardt



Ohio and Mississippi Railroad v. Palm et al.



Page et al. v. Brant