Adams et al. v. Neeley
Neeley sued Adams, Chase, and Mix over a promissory note made by Mix & Co. Adams claimed they weren't partners when the note was executed, while Chase argued Mix acted alone without their consent. Neeley didn't respond to these pleas but the circuit court found for Neeley. Despite later agreeing to a new trial, Adams and others didn't pay costs as required. The original judgment, thus, remained valid. The court's decision lacked a basis due to unanswered pleas. Consequently, the Supreme Court reversed and remanded the judgment.