Smart v. Cason
Illinois Supreme Court
Writ of Error to the Circuit Court of Hancock county; the Hon. Joseph Sibley, Judge, presiding.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Walker
It appears from the record in this case, that on the 23d day of March, 1866, one David C. Smart was confined in the common jail of Hancock county, under an indictment for larceny ; that plaintiff in error placed in the hands of William L. Simons the sum of $800, and procured the enlargement of David C. Smart; that defendant in error was the sheriff of Hancock county, and Simons was his deputy. The terms upon which he was released, appear from a written instrument executed by plaintiff in error at the time David C. Smart was released from custody. The agreement recites that plaintiff in error…
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