Street et al. v. McConnel

Case # 2265

Appellant/Plaintiff

George Street et al.

Appellee/Defendant

Murray McConnel

Appellant/Plaintiff Attorneys

  • D.A. Smith

Appellee/Defendant Attorneys

  • Murray McConnel

County of Origin

Morgan County

Justice

Justice Samuel H. Treat

Terms of Court

December 1854

Type of Case

Not Listed

Disposition

Reversed

Citation

16 Ill 125

Subject(s)

Not Listed

Case Summary

In an ejectment action, Street and others sought to reclaim a lot in Jacksonville from McConnell. Evidence showed a chain of conveyances from Arnett to Barton and eventually to the plaintiffs. Despite Barton's deeds, the defendant claimed ownership and acted as such. The court ruled in favor of the defendant initially. However, subsequent legal analysis indicated that the plaintiffs indeed held legal title. The judgment was overturned, and the case was sent back for further proceedings. Illinois Report 17 Ill 253 is also part of this case.

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