Switzerland County Circuit Court – Jun 1880

The Switzerland County, Indiana Circuit Court report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 3 Jun 1880 – Page 4, Column 2

LAW REPORT.

J. Y. Allison, Judge; J. F. Bellamy, Prosecuting Attorney.

STATE DOCKET.

State vs. John W. Shirey, selling liquor to a minor; plea of guilty. Fine $10.00.

State vs. John W. Shirey, selling liquor to a minor. Nolle.

State vs. John W. Shirey, same; plea of guilty. Fine $10.00.

State vs. John W. Shirey, same.—Nolle.

State vs. John W. Shirey, same; plea of guilty. Fine $10.00.

State vs. Virg Simpson, carrying concealed weapons. Trial by jury; finding not guilty.

CIVIL DOCKET.

John Armstrong vs. Alfred Wilson, Guardian. Dismissed.

Solomon Walden vs. Percy Rous, Administrator of Solomon Walden, deceased, appeal; on account. Trial by jury. Verdict for plaintiff for $54.90. Motion filed for a new trial.

John F. Pate vs. William Wigal, et al; foreclosure. Judgment for $486.71.

F. M. Griffith, Receiver, etc., vs. Margaret K. Powell; on note. Trial by jury. Verdict for plaintiff for $65.

Eliza J. McMakin vs. Rodolph McMakin; divorce. Granted.

John H. Hamilton vs. Mille Hamilton; divorce. Dismissed.

The case of Allensville, Center Square and Vevay Turnpike Company vs. James M. Scott, Administrator of David Scott, deceased, is now being tried by jury. This is a claim filed by Company for money and property alleged to have been in Scott’s hands as treasurer of the Company. The whole week will be consumed in trying it.