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Cox v. McFerron
Case
#
Not Listed
Appellant/Plaintiff
Thomas Cox
Appellee/Defendant
John McFerron
Appellant/Plaintiff Attorneys
Not Listed
Appellee/Defendant Attorneys
Not Listed
County of Origin
Randolph County
Justice
Terms of Court
July 1820
Type of Case
Scire Facias to Foreclose Mortgage
Disposition
Affirmed
Citation
1 Ill 28
Case Summary
McFerron sought mortgage foreclosure against Cox via scire facias in the Randolph County Circuit Court. Despite two nihils returned, indicating no service, the court ruled for McFerron. The court deemed two nihils equivalent to service, citing common law and statutory provisions. Upholding common law principles, the Supreme Court affirmed judgment, endorsing the equivalence of two nihils to service, granting McFerron foreclosure rights.
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