Cornelius v. Boucher

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Appellant/Plaintiff

Joseph Cornelius

Appellee/Defendant

John Boucher

Appellant/Plaintiff Attorneys

  • Not Listed

Appellee/Defendant Attorneys

  • Not Listed

County of Origin

St. Clair County

Justice

Terms of Court

December 1820

Type of Case

Covenant

Disposition

Affirmed

Citation

1 Ill 32

Case Summary

Cornelius sued Boucher in an action of covenant in the St. Clair County Circuit Court. The jury ruled in favor of Boucher, prompting Cornelius to appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court. The Court affirmed the lower court's judgment, noting that the first objection regarding the Boucher's affidavit for continuance was dismissed, as such matters are typically within the court's discretion. The court also rejected the third objection, emphasizing its limited scope for reviewing discretionary decisions. The second objection on jury swearing was deemed baseless, as irregularities in form are not grounds for appeal if not raised during the trial.

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