Gallatin County

  • County Seat:
    Shawneetown
  • Previous Seats:
    Shawneetown, 1812; Equality, 1814; Shawneetown, 1848
  • Area:
    328 square miles
  • Population:
    3,155 (1820 census) - 5,589 (2010 census)
  • Named for:
    Albert Gallatin, Pennsylvania Representative and Secretary of Treasury
  • Created on:
    September 14, 1812

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Cases

Kirkham et al. v. Justice et. al.



Bradford v. Jones

Justice(s):

Justice John D. Caton


Brazzle and Hawkins v. Usher

Usher sued Brazzle and Hawkins for trespass vi et armis in the Gallatin County Circuit Court and obtained a judgment against them. Brazzle and Hawkins appealed, arguing that no plea was filed, thus rendering the trial improper. However, as both parties were present at the trial and raised no objections, the Illinois Supreme Court deemed their appearance as curing any defects. Therefore, the original judgment was affirmed.

Justice(s):



Ridgway et al. v. Smith



Morris v. Thomas



Blue v. Leathers





Taylor v. Sprinkle

The Supreme Court upheld the demurrer on the fifth plea, arguing that it lacked sufficient detail in avoiding the obligation, rendering it insufficient. This plea relied on a statute introducing a new remedy, yet failed to meet the standards of common law. Consequently, the circuit court's decision was affirmed.

Justice(s):



Sisk v. Woodruff



Sloo v. Pool