Beer et al. v. Philips

Case # 30

Appellant/Plaintiff

William Beer, Henry Beer, Thomas Beer

Appellee/Defendant

Daniel Philips

Appellant/Plaintiff Attorneys

  • Not Listed

County of Origin

St. Clair County

Justice

Justice Thomas Reynolds

Terms of Court

December 1822

Type of Case

Trespass Quare Clausum Fregit

Disposition

Affirmed

Citation

1 Ill 44

Case Summary

Philips sued Beer and others in an action of trespass quare clausum fregit. Beer pleaded not guilty. The court overruled Beer's demurrer to Philips's special replication and ruled for Philips. Beer and others appealed to the Illinois Supreme Court because the lower court overruled the demurrer. The Court affirmed the judgment and held that by subsequently rejoining and taking issue, the defendants waived their demurrer. 

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