American Surety Co. v. United States
Appellate Court of Illinois
Debt on Surety Bonds.—Trial in the Superior Court of Cook County; the Hon. Arthur H. Chetlain, Judge, presiding. Verdict and judgment for plaintiff. Appeal by defendant.
1Opinion of the Court
He. Justice Windes
delivered the opinion of the court.
Appellant claims, first, that plaintiff failed to make out a case, and the court erred in not taking it from the jury; second, that the court erred in admitting in evidence the agreement made by Bates with the United States; third, that the Superior Court was without jurisdiction of the subject-matter; fourth, that the court erred in refusing an instruction for the defendant; fifth, that the verdict is excessive; and, sixth, that the court erred in limiting appellant’s counsel in argument to the jury.
1st. The evidence shows an agreement…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- State Ex Rel. Markley v. BaldwinSupreme Court of the United States · 1884
- Gibler v. City of MattoonIllinois Supreme Court · 1897
- Mining Co. v. CullinsSupreme Court of the United States · 1881
- People's Casualty Claim Adjustment Co. v. DarrowIllinois Supreme Court · 1898
- People's Casualty Claim Adjustment Co. v. DarrowAppellate Court of Illinois · 1897
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