Sans v. People
Illinois Supreme Court
Scire Facias upon a joint and several recognizance, in the Scott Circuit Court. The cause was heard before the Hon. Samuel D. Lockwood, and a jury who rendered a verdiet in favor of the People for the penalty mentioned in the recognizance. The evidence, pleadings and instructions are fully stated by the Court.
1Opinion of the Court
The Opinion of the Court was delivered by
Purple, J.*
John P. Jordan was indicted at the May term 1845, of the Scott County Circuit Court, for obtaining money under false pretences. A capias was issued for his arrest, upon which the sheriff was directed to take bail in the sum of one hundred dollars, for his appearance at the succeeding term. Jordan was arrested, and applied to Robert Sans to become security for his appearance at Court. A joint and several recognizance was drawn up, with a penalty of fifty dollars, and signed by Jordan and Sans, and delivered to the sheriff. Upon receiving it,…
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