Somerville v. Marks

Marks brought this suit against Somerville, for damages arising from a violation of the act, approved February 27th, 1867, and entitled “An act to prevent the importation of Texas or Cherokee cattle into the State of Illinois.”

The declaration alleges, that appellant, subsequent to the passage of the law, brought into the State, and had in his possession therein, Texas and Cherokee cattle, which infected the cattle of appellee with disease, of which they died. The allegations are sustained by the proof. The evidence discloses the knowledge of appellant of the character of the cattle.

Appellee…