Ingram v. Reiman
Appellate Court of Illinois
Assumpsit, on a promissory note. Trial in the Circuit Court of Jackson County; the Hon. Joseph P. Robarts, Judge, presiding. Verdict and judgment for plaintiff; error by defendant.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Bigelow
The grounds of error relied upon for a reversal of the judgment are, the admission of improper evidence on behalf of plaintiff below, the giving of improper instructions asked by plaintiff; and that the verdict is contrary to both the law and the evidence, as well as to the weight of the evidence.
The first point made is, (in the language of counsel): “Under a verified plea denying the execution of the instrument sued upon, its execution must be proven as at common law before it can be read in evidence.” A number of authorities are cited and many others might be adduced, sustaining the…
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