Cogshall v. Beesley
Illinois Supreme Court
Appeal from the Circuit Court of Mason county; the Hon. Lyman Lacey, Judge, presiding. The opinion of the court states the facts of the.case necessary to an understanding of the points decided, except that the amendment of the declaration was simply to strike out the name of Francis S. Cogshall, and discontinue the suit as to him.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Craig
This was an action of assumpsit, brought by appellee, in the circuit court of Mason county, against appellant and Francis S. Cogshall.
A trial was had before a jury, which resulted in a verdict in favor of appellee for §398.50. A motion was made for a new trial, whereupon appellee entered a motion to amend his declaration and dismiss as to Francis S. Cogshall, which the court allowed, and rendered judgment in favor of Francis S. Cogshall for his costs, against appellee.
The court then overruled the motion for a new trial, and rendered judgment upon the verdict against appellant.
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