Legal Opinion

Mitchell v. Byrns

Illinois Supreme Court

Decided January 15, 1873PublishedCited by 3 opinions

Writ of Error to the Circuit Court of Edgar county; the Hon. James Steele, Judge, presiding.

1Opinion of the CourtJustice Walker

This was a creditor’s bill, filed by plaintiffs in error, in the circuit court of Edgar county, against defendants in error. It alleges that the different firms and parties complainant obtained judgments against defendants; that executions were issued and returned no property found, and that defendants have property, and conceal the same so that it can not be reached by execution at law.

It is further alleged that the father of defendant Byrns conveyed to the wife of defendant Byrns lands for the expressed consideration of $10,000, which she still holds; that all, or the greater part of the…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Moritz v. HoffmanIllinois Supreme Court · 1864
  2. Bridgford v. RiddellIllinois Supreme Court · 1870
  3. Sweeney v. DamronIllinois Supreme Court · 1868
  4. McLaurie v. PartlowIllinois Supreme Court · 1870
  5. Haines v. HainesIllinois Supreme Court · 1870

3Cited by3 opinions

  1. Dimond v. RogersIllinois Supreme Court · 1903
  2. Schroetter v. BrownAppellate Court of Illinois · 1895
  3. Smith v. J. A. Sommers Mfg. Co.Appellate Court of Illinois · 1897

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