Legal Opinion

Goodell v. Woodruff

Illinois Supreme Court

Decided April 15, 1858PublishedCited by 3 opinions

The facts of this case are stated in the opinion of the court. The cause was tried by Hollister, Judge, and a jury, at February term, 1858, of the La Salle Circuit Court.

1Opinion of the CourtWalker, J.

This was an action of assumpsit, brought by Woodruff against Goodell, in the La Salle Circuit Court, to recover the price of lumber, alleged to have been sold by Woodruff to Goodell. The cause was tried by the court and jury, when a verdict was found in favor of appellee. A new trial was granted. The cause was again tried by the court and a jury, which resulted in another verdict in favor of appellee. Appellant entered a motion for a new trial, which was overruled, and judgment was rendered by the court on the verdict, from which he appeals to this court.

It appears, from the evidence…

2Cited by3 opinions

  1. Greer v. Shell Petroleum Corp.Appellate Court of Illinois · 1935
  2. Tolman v. RaceIllinois Supreme Court · 1865
  3. City of Elgin v. RiordanAppellate Court of Illinois · 1886

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