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Kelly et al. v. Cecil Bank of Maryland
Case
#
Not Listed
Appellant/Plaintiff
Edward Kelly et al.
Appellee/Defendant
Cecil Bank of Maryland
Appellant/Plaintiff Attorneys
W. W. Drummond
Appellee/Defendant Attorneys
Hervey, Anthony, Galt
County of Origin
Cook County
Justice
Justice Sidney Breese
Terms of Court
April 1862
Type of Case
Not Listed
Disposition
Affirmed
Citation
29 Ill 74
Subject(s)
Not Listed
Case Summary
The Superior Court of Chicago heard two assumpsit actions, Kelly et al. v. Cecil bank of Maryland and Kelly et al. v. Downs, in 1860 over promissory notes. Despite identical proceedings, the appellants sought a venue change just before trial, citing prejudice. The court rightly denied the motion, deeming one day's notice insufficient and rejecting late affidavits. The appellants' tardiness and lack of justification mirrored precedent. Consequently, the court's decisions were upheld, affirming the judgment.
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