Smith use of Johnson v. Bridges

Case # Not Listed

Appellant/Plaintiff

Elijah Smith for use of William Johnson

Appellee/Defendant

William Bridges

Appellant/Plaintiff Attorneys

  • Not Listed

Appellee/Defendant Attorneys

  • Not Listed

County of Origin

Madison County

Justice

Terms of Court

December 1819

Type of Case

Assumpsit

Disposition

Reversed

Citation

1 Ill 18

Case Summary

The Supreme Court reversed the lower court's decision because the alleged promissory note failed to contain any features that would identify it as a note. 

Illinois Reports File