Bannister v. Read
Illinois Supreme Court
Assumpsit in the Randolph Circuit Court, brought by the appellees against the appellant, and heard before the Hon. James Shields and a jury, September term 1844. Verdict for the plaintiffs below for $475.
1Opinion of the Court
The Opinion of the Court was delivered by
Thomas, J.*
The plaintiffs below, Read and Brown, sued the defendant in assumpsit. The declaration contained only the common counts, for work and labor done, materials furnished, goods, &c. sold and delivered, and for money lent, had and received, paid, and found due on account stated between the parties. The defendants pleaded, — 1. Nonassumpsit — 2. Payment — 3. A set off for the use and occupation of a messuage, and premises of the defendant, occupied by the plaintiffs by defendant’s permission, and for the work and labor of the defendant, &c. &c. —…
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