Swanton v. Ost
Appellate Court of Illinois
Assumpsit, for a reward. Tried in the Circuit Court of Lake County; the Hon. C. H. Donnelly, Judge, presiding. Finding and judgment for plaintiff for $200. Appeal by defendant.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Dibell
Appellant offered a reward by causing to be printed and circulated throughout Lake county, postal cards, which, under the heading “$200 Beward,” said, “The above reward will be paid for the arrest of Charles Johnson, who is wanted for an assault with intent to commit murder.” Then followed a minute description of the man and of some distinguishing marks he bore, and the postal ended thus: “ Information may be sent to Chief of Police, Lake Forest, Ill.” Appellees claimed the reward and sued appellant therefor before a justice of the peace, who rendered judgment in their favor for $200.…
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