Seavey v. Rogers
Illinois Supreme Court
Writ of Error to the Superior Court of Cook county. This was an action of assumpsit, brought by Theodore H. Seavey, against William L. Rogers. The proceedings in the court below are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Craig
This was an action of assumpsit, brought by Theodore H. Seavey against William L. Rogers, in the Superior Court of Cook county.
The record shows that the suit was commenced Nov. 28, 1871. At the January term, 1872, the defendant failed to plead, and a default was taken. On the 6th day of February defendant filed two pleas, general issue and set-off. On the 26th day of March, on motion of defendant, the default which had been entered at the January term was set aside.
On the 17th day of June, and at the June term of the court, the plaintiff was, in open court, called, but did not appear. A jury…
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