Mason County

  • County Seat:
    Havana
  • Area:
    541 square miles
  • Population:
    5,021 (1850 census) - 14,666 (2010 census)
  • Named for:
    Mason County, Kentucky
  • Created on:
    January 20, 1841

Images

  • mason-county-postcard
  • mason-Joseph Allen, Library of Congress, LC-A7-10990

Cases

Aetna Insurance Company v. Phelps

Phelps sued Aetna Insurance Company in Mason County Circuit Court in an action of assumpsit over a fire policy. The declaration had four counts, alleging Phelps's interest in the destroyed property. Aetna Insurance Company defendant demurred, arguing lack of disclosure of Phelps's interest and failure to mention a policy condition. The circuit court overruled, awarding damages. The appeal questioned the sufficiency of the declaration and the court's authority to summon a jury after discharging the regular panel. The Illinois Supreme Court found no error and affirmed the judgment.