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. |
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. |
Bloom v. Goodner
Goodner sued Bloom for in an action of forcible entry and detainer and won before a justice of the peace. Bloom appealed to the circuit court, but it upheld the judgment. Bloom then appealed to the Illinois Supreme Court, which addressed four issues: only eleven jurors signed the verdict (a clerical mistake), improper jury instructions on forcible detainer (no harm done), trial location (permitted by law), and new evidence after arguments started (discretionary). The Supreme Court found no reversible errors and affirmed the lower court’s judgment.
Cornelius v. Coons and Jarvis
Cornelius sued Coons and Jarvis for an injunction to prevent the collection of a debt. Jarvis responded that he was doing his duty as a constable in executing a justice of the peace judgment, and Coons denied the allegations in the bill. The St. Clair County Circuit Court ruled in favor of Coons and Jarvis and dissolved the injunction. Cornelius appealed to the Illinois Supreme Court, which affirmed the lower court's judgment.
Bryan et al. v. Primm
In the St. Clair County Circuit Court, Primm sued Davidson to set aside a contract and to annul a judgment by Bryan and Morrison against him made under said contract. The circuit court ruled in favor of Primm. Bryan appealed to the Illinois Supreme Court, where the judgment was affirmed.
Moore v. Watts et al.
Moore took some grain, and Watts, Crocker and Wells, as justice of the peace constables, assaulted Moore. Moore sued Watts, Crocker, and Wells for assault and battery and false imprisonment in the St. Clair County Circuit Court. The court agreed with Watts that their actions were justified and found in favor of Watts. Moore appealed to the Illinois Supreme Court, which reversed the judgment and remanded the case for new proceedings because the jury instruction that justified Watts's actions was given improperly.
Noble v. People
Noble was found guilty of forgery in the St. Clair Circuit Court and appealed on four grounds. He claimed juror bias, improper witness admission, witness disqualification due to religious beliefs, and inadmissible evidence. The Illinois Supreme Court affirmed the lower court's decision, ruling against Noble on all grounds of appeal.
Beer et al. v. Philips
| Philips sued Beer and others in an action of trespass quare clausum fregit. Beer pleaded not guilty. The court overruled Beer's demurrer to Philips's special replication and ruled for Philips. Beer and others appealed to the Illinois Supreme Court because the lower court overruled the demurrer. The Court affirmed the judgment and held that by subsequently rejoining and taking issue, the defendants waived their demurrer. |
Crane v. Graves
| Graves sued Crane in the St. Clair County Circuit Court in an action of debt to recover a note. Graves filed an amended declaration changing the amount. Crane requested a continuance, which the court overruled and rendered judgment for Graves. Crane appealed to the Illinois Supreme Court, which affirmed the judgment. The Court held that although the amendment was significant, the true copy of the note in the declaration provided ample notice and justified the denial of a continuance. |
Edwards v. Beaird and Johnson
| Edwards sued St. Clair County sheriff Beaird for an injunction to prevent Edwards from paying property taxes because Edwards did not live in St. Clair County. The circuit court dismissed the case, and Edwards appealed to the Illinois Supreme Court. The Court affirmed the lower court's dismissal, stating that tax laws did not differentiate between residents and non-residents, and the tax lien was on the property, not the owner. |