Bell and Bell v. Aydelott

Case # 4

Appellant/Plaintiff

James Bell, John Bell

Appellee/Defendant

Zadock Aydelott

Appellant/Plaintiff Attorneys

  • Jeptha Hardin

Appellee/Defendant Attorneys

  • Samuel D. Lockwood

County of Origin

Gallatin County

Justice

Justice John Reynolds

Terms of Court

December 1822

Type of Case

Not Listed

Disposition

Affirmed

Citation

1 Ill 45

Case Summary

Aydelott sued Bell and Bell for assault and battery. The court ruled for Aydelott. The Bells appealed because the court failed to issue a writ of inquiry to the sheriff to assess damages. The Illinois Supreme Court affirmed the decision because the sheriff was in the court room.

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