Masterson v. Knights
Appellate Court of Illinois
Action commenced before justice of the peace. Appeal from the Circuit Court of DeKalb county; the Hon. Charles A. Bishop, Judge, presiding.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Thompson
Henry M. Knights brought suit before a' justice of the peace against Joseph F. Masterson to recover $25, compensation for negotiating a loan for him. The defendant appealed from the judgment of the justice of the peace to the Circuit Court-On the trial in the Circuit Court the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff for $25. A motion for a. new trial was overruled and .judgment rendered on the verdict. The defendant appeals.
It is insisted the judgment is not supported by the evidence. The record shows that appellant held a contract for the purchase of a farm upon which there was due to a…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Springer v. OrrAppellate Court of Illinois · 1899
- Swigart v. HawleyIllinois Supreme Court · 1892
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- Krensky v. LynchAppellate Court of Illinois · 1926