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Aldrich v. Sharp

Aldrich conveyed real estate to Sharp by mortgage. Two years later, Sharp filed to foreclose the mortgage, and the court ruled in Sharp's favor. Aldrich appealed, and the Illinois Supreme Court reversed the decision because the decree was erroneous due to the miscalculation of principal and interest and improper issuance of a writ of possession The case was remanded for further proceedings. 

John Doe, ex dem. Ewing Wiley et al. v. Bean et al.

In the cases of Frazier v. Laughlin and Doe v. Bean, a motion was granted to amend bills of exceptions signed by former judges. The issue questioned if a judge out of office could seal a bill of exceptions. Citing statutes and precedent, the court emphasized the necessity of the judge's seal while in office. The dissenting opinion argued against allowing the motion. Motion to amend bills of exceptions allowed.

Illinois Report 6 Ill 302 is also part of this case.

Adams v. Bishop et al.

Adams sued Bishop and others in an action of ejectment. The circuit court found for Bishop because Adams presented an invalid deed as evidence. The Supreme Court affirmed the lower court's decision because the deed lacked proper acknowledgment, violating Ohio law. The lower court's rejection of the flawed deed was justified, ensuring adherence to legal standards.

Nelson (a mulatto) v. People

Nelson, a mulatto, was arrested for immigrating into Illinois in 1862, violating 1853 Black exclusion act. Before a justice of the peace, Nelson was fined $50 and imprisoned until payment or sold into servitude. Nelson appealed to the circuit court, he argued the law's unconstitutionality. The court upheld the verdict, citing legislative authority to prevent Black migration into Illinois. Nelson appealed to the Illinois Supreme Court, which affirmed the judgment, enforcing law's provisions as constitutional, noting that serving a punishment by being sold into servitude did not equate to slavery.