Legal Opinion

Wilson v. Lowmaster

Illinois Supreme Court

Decided October 13, 1899PublishedCited by 8 opinions

Appeal from the Circuit Court of Coles county; the Hon. Frank K. Dunn, Judge, presiding.

1Opinion of the CourtJustice Carter

This was an action of ejectment brought by the appellant, against the appellee, to recover a tract of land in Coles county. There was a judgment for the defendant and the plaintiff appealed.

In the lifetime of Harvey B. Worley, who 'was the owner of the land, Charity Wilson obtained a judgment against him for $1500. After his death Amanda T. Worley was his administratrix and settled his estate and was discharged. After her discharge Charity Wilson gave to her, as such administratrix, in pursuance of section 39 of the act relating to judgments, (Hurd’s Stat. 1897, p. 983,) written notice of the…

2Cases cited1 opinion

  1. Chicago & Alton Railroad v. SmithIllinois Supreme Court · 1875

3Cited by8 opinions

  1. Reynolds v. City of TuscolaIllinois Supreme Court · 1971
  2. Haj v. American Bottle Co.Illinois Supreme Court · 1913
  3. Matthews Roofing Co. v. Community Bank & Trust Co.Appellate Court of Illinois · 1990
  4. Mayer v. Yellow Cab Co.Appellate Court of Illinois · 1927
  5. Eastwood v. Road District No. 5Appellate Court of Illinois · 1923

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