Adams et al. v. Neeley
Case #
Not Listed
Appellant/Plaintiff
Henry P. Adams, Chase, and Mix
Appellee/Defendant
Alexander Neeley
Appellant/Plaintiff Attorneys
- Lull, William Theobald Burgess
Appellee/Defendant Attorneys
County of Origin
Boone County
Justice
Justice Samuel H. Treat
Terms of Court
June 1854
Type of Case
Assumpsit
Disposition
Reversed
Citation
15 Ill 380
Case Summary
Neeley sued Adams, Chase, and Mix over a promissory note made by Mix & Co. Adams claimed they weren't partners when the note was executed, while Chase argued Mix acted alone without their consent. Neeley didn't respond to these pleas but the circuit court found for Neeley. Despite later agreeing to a new trial, Adams and others didn't pay costs as required. The original judgment, thus, remained valid. The court's decision lacked a basis due to unanswered pleas. Consequently, the Supreme Court reversed and remanded the judgment.