Legal Opinion
McHenry v. Ridgely
Illinois Supreme Court
Decided June 15, 1840PublishedCited by 3 opinions
This cause was heard in the Court below at the March term, 1838, before the Hon. Jesse B. Thomas. Judgment was rendered for the plaintiff for $ 400 debt, and $ 16,93 damages. The defendant appealed to this Court.
1Opinion of the CourtWilson, Chief Justice
This was an action by petition and summons, by Ridgely against McHenry, upon the following note:
“ $ 400. Jacksonville, Nov. 4th, 1836.
“ On or before the sixteenth day of July next, I promise to pay E. W. Palmer or order, four hundred dollars, for value received. Witness my hand and seal.
“ George McHenry, [seal.] ”
On which are the following assignments:
“ For value received, I assign the within note to T. Worthington. E. W. Palmer.
“Dec. mh, 1836.”
“ Pay to N. H. Ridgely, Esq., Cashier, or order.
“ T. W ORTHINGTON.”
The defendant pleaded three pleas in bar, alleging, in substance, First, That the…
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