Johnson County

  • County Seat:
    Vienna
  • Area:
    345 square miles
  • Population:
    843 (1820 census) - 12,582 (2010 census)
  • Named for:
    Richard M. Johnson, Kentucky Representative
  • Created on:
    September 14, 1812

Images

  • johnson-county-postcard

Cases

Adams v. Miller et al.

Adams sued Miller and others for to recover the penalty for failing to discharge their duties as public millers.  After a default judgment before a justice of the peace, Miller appealed to the circuit court. The court dismissed the case because Adams did not file security for costs as required.  Adams appealed to the Illinois Supreme Court, which reversed the circuit court decision. Miller's failure to object promptly waived their right, and the circuit court erred in dismissing the suit.  14 Ill. 71 is also a part of this case. 



Adams v. Miller

Adams sued Miller before a justice of the peace to recover a penalty for failing to discharge his duty as a miller, resulting in judgment for Adams. Miller appealed to the circuit court, where the suit was dismissed because the Adams did not provide security for costs at the justice of the peace level. Adams appealed arguing the dismissal was erroneous. The Illinois Supreme Court agreed with Adams and reversed the judgment, noting the failure to provide security for costs should have been raised earlier. 12 Ill. 27 is also a part of this case.