Dooley v. Lackey
Appellate Court of Illinois
Memorandum.—Bill in chancery to adjust accounts, etc. In the Circuit Court of McLean County; the Hon. Thomas F. Tipton, Judge, presiding. Decree upon master’s report. Error by complainants. Heard in this court at the November term, 1893.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Wall
This was a bill in chancery filed by Elisha B. Steere, since deceased, against Ira Lackey and Wm. J. Brownell and others, for the purpose of adjusting certain accounts and demands between the parties and to determine their several rights with respect to certain real estate held by the complainant as trustee.
Ansivers were filed by Lackey and Brownell, and Lackey filed a cross-bill. The original bill was amended. Answer was filed to the cross-bill. The cause was referred to a special master, who took the proofs and reported his conclusions of fact. The court, upon consideration of the proofs…
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