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Corrigan v. Reilly

Appellate Court of Illinois

Decided April 27, 1896PublishedCited by 1 opinion

Assumpsit, on a promissory note. Appeal from the Circuit Court of Cook County; the Hon. Edmund W. Burke, Judge, presiding.

1Opinion of the CourtJustice Waterman

This is an appeal from an order of court overruling appellant’s motion, made July 8, 1895, the June term, to set aside and vacate a judgment rendered that day. The order appealed from was made September 30, 1895, the September term.

The declaration contains a count upon a promissory note, described as made May 23, 1867, payable six months after date; and also includes several of the common counts.

The defendant pleaded the general issue and that the cause of action did not accrue within ten years.

The plaintiff replied, alleging a payment of $20 March 11, 1895, and a written promise at that time…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. Keener v. CrullIllinois Supreme Court · 1857
  2. Burnap v. WightIllinois Supreme Court · 1853
  3. Gebhart v. AdamsIllinois Supreme Court · 1860
  4. Borders v. MurphyIllinois Supreme Court · 1875
  5. Carroll v. NortonNew York Surrogate's Court · 1855

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3Cited by1 opinion

  1. Lesher v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.Appellate Court of Illinois · 1908

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