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Adair v. Maxwell

Maxwell sued Adair to recover Maxwell's entitlement to half of the increased compensation for services rendered after a legislative act raised the Kaskaskia Receiver of the Land Office's pay. The circuit court ruled in favor of the Maxwell, awarding $475.27 and costs. Adair error appealed to the Supreme Court, which affirmed the judgment, concluding thatMaxwell was entitled to half of the increased compensation.

Cox v. McFerron

McFerron sought mortgage foreclosure against Cox via scire facias in the Randolph County Circuit Court. Despite two nihils returned, indicating no service, the court ruled for McFerron. The court deemed two nihils equivalent to service, citing common law and statutory provisions. Upholding common law principles, the Supreme Court affirmed judgment, endorsing the equivalence of two nihils to service, granting McFerron foreclosure rights.