Nolan v. Jackson

Bernard Nolan, administrator of Bernard Nolan, deceased, sued Alexander J. Jackson, in assumpsit, in the Jo Daviess circuit court. The parties submitted the cause to the court for trial. The bill of exceptions shows that the parties agreed that Jackson bought, at public sale, made by Nolan as administrator of Bernard Nolan, deceased, a lot in Galena for the sum of $395 ; that Jackson has paid Nolan $195, all of the purchase money except $200, and interest on the whole amount. Nolan denies that said $200 have ever been paid to him, or to any person for him authorized to receive the same.…