Abrams v. Taylor

Case # 2613

Appellant/Plaintiff

James Abrams

Appellee/Defendant

Benjamin E. Taylor

Appellant/Plaintiff Attorneys

  • David A. Smith, Theophilus W. Smith

Appellee/Defendant Attorneys

  • Nathan Morse Knapp

County of Origin

Scott County

Justice

Justice Pinkney H. Walker

Terms of Court

January 1859

Type of Case

Debt

Disposition

Reversed

Citation

21 Ill 102

Case Summary

Taylor sued Abrams in an action of debt based on a receipt acknowledging receipt of corn. Abrams argued the statute of limitations and pleaded nil debet. The circuit court found in favor of Taylor, citing the receipt and a note as evidence. However, the Supreme Court ruled the evidence insufficient to establish liability, reversing the judgment and remanding the case. The Court determined the receipt didn't clearly indicate the nature of the transaction.

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