Legal Opinion

McHany v. Schenk

Illinois Supreme Court

Decided January 15, 1878PublishedCited by 12 opinions

Appeal from the Circuit Court of Tazewell county; the Hon. John Burns, Judge, presiding.

1Opinion of the CourtJustice Walker

In the month of November, 1867, appellee brought ejectment, in the circuit court of Mason county, against the tenant in possession, of appellant, to recover the quarter section of land in controversy. Appellant, as landlord, became a party to defend the suit. A trial was had, resulting in a judgment in favor of defendant, under the Statute of Limitations. The case was brought to this court, and the judgment reversed and the cause remanded. Thereupon, appellant filed a bill to enjoin the prosecution of the suit in ejectment, which, on a hearing, was decided in favor of appellee, and appellant…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Gunnell v. CockerillIllinois Supreme Court · 1875
  2. Munn v. BurgesIllinois Supreme Court · 1873
  3. Bush v. ShermanIllinois Supreme Court · 1875

3Cited by12 opinions

  1. Henderson v. HarnessIllinois Supreme Court · 1900
  2. Clark v. GlosIllinois Supreme Court · 1899
  3. Bruschke v. WrightIllinois Supreme Court · 1897
  4. Davis v. ShaferU.S. Circuit Court for the District of Western Missouri · 1892
  5. Gilmore v. State National BankSupreme Court of Kansas · 1913

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