Addix et al. v. Fahnestock et al.
Case #
Not Listed
Appellant/Plaintiff
John E. Addix et al.
Appellee/Defendant
Samuel Fahnestock et al.
Appellant/Plaintiff Attorneys
Appellee/Defendant Attorneys
County of Origin
Marshall County
Justice
Justice Samuel H. Treat
Terms of Court
June 1854
Type of Case
Debt
Disposition
Dismissed
Citation
15 Ill 448
Case Summary
Addix and others obtained a $300 judgment against Merryman. Unsatisfied with the judgment in his favor, Addix posted an unconditional bond for the appeal. Merryman made a motion to dismiss the appeal as it didn't meet statutory requirements. The law stipulated that appeals were only available to the losing party, necessitating a bond covering judgment and costs. The successful party must seek reversal through a writ of error. Consequently, the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal.