Shedd v. Patterson

This is an action for malicious prosecution of civil suits, brought by Edward A. Shedd against John. C. Patterson. The cause went to the Supreme Court and was remanded for a new trial. (302 Ill. 355.) Before it was redocketed Shedd died and a motion by Patterson to' abate the action in consequence thereof was sustained. To enable an appeal to be taken and prosecuted the executors of the last will and testament of said Shedd were substituted as party plaintiff. Pending the appeal Patterson died and the administratrix of his estate has been substituted and permitted to file a plea of abatement…