Sawyer v. Stephenson

Case # Not Listed

Appellant/Plaintiff

John Y. Sawyer

Appellee/Defendant

Benjamin Stephenson

Appellant/Plaintiff Attorneys

  • Not Listed

Appellee/Defendant Attorneys

  • Not Listed

County of Origin

Madison County

Justice

Terms of Court

July 1820

Type of Case

Not Listed

Disposition

Affirmed

Citation

1 Ill 24

Case Summary

The Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the lower court to grant a new trial based on the defendant's motion supported by a juror's affidavit. While new trials should be cautiously granted for juror misconduct, the Court deemed the affidavit's contents sufficient to warrant a retrial. Finding no deviation from established principles, the Court upheld the lower court's judgment, emphasizing the importance of ensuring justice and integrity in trial proceedings.

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