Case Details

Brazzle and Hawkins v. Usher

Case # Not Listed

Appellant/Plaintiff

George Brazzle, James Hawkins

Appellee/Defendant

David Usher

Appellant/Plaintiff Attorneys

Not Listed

Appellee/Defendant Attorneys

Not Listed

County of Origin

Gallatin County

Justice

Terms of Court

December 1820

Type of Case

Trespass Vi Et Armis

Disposition

Affirmed

Citation

1 Ill 35

Case Summary

Usher sued Brazzle and Hawkins for trespass vi et armis in the Gallatin County Circuit Court and obtained a judgment against them. Brazzle and Hawkins appealed, arguing that no plea was filed, thus rendering the trial improper. However, as both parties were present at the trial and raised no objections, the Illinois Supreme Court deemed their appearance as curing any defects. Therefore, the original judgment was affirmed.