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Vevay Reveille – 18 Nov 1869 – Page 3, Column 2

Law Report.

Before Judge Berkshire.

In the case of Rodgers vs. Towers—Appeal from Justice of the Peace. On Contract.—Plaintiff reduced judgment from $84 to $23; thereby saving costs of appeal.

State vs. Elisha C. Sprague—Nolle Prosequi, entered by Prosecutor. This is the famous Chicago Sprague who was sued by Miss Amanda Tague for breach of promise. It is a case of perjury, filed 12 years ago.

State vs. Mark Fesler. Larceny.—Dismissed.

State vs. Jos. Edrington. Larceny.—Dismissed.

State vs. Chas. Ward. Perjury.—Dismissed.

State vs. David Courtney. Larceny.—Dismissed.

State vs. Gilbert L. Mead. Perjury.—Indictment quashed. Smith and Adkins & Livings for Defendant.

State vs. Jas. W. Christy. Provoking Assault.—Found not guilty. W. H. Munnell for Defendant and J. Works for State.

State vs. Eugene Tardy. Change of venue to Ripley County.

State vs Eugene Myers and others. Malicious Trespass.—Two cases.—Nolle pros.

State vs. John Gavin, from Madison. Destruction of property.—Nolle pros.

State vs. John Gavin, from Madison. Assault and Battery.—Pleads guilty; fined $5.

State vs. John Gavin, from Madison. Assault and Battery with intent to murder.—Nolle pros.

State vs. John Gavin, from Madison. Assault and Battery.—Continued to March Term C. P. C.

Thomas Gray et. al., vs. Sarah Clements et. al. Recovery of Real Estate—Trial by Court—Special finding for Plaintiff. Motion for new trial overruled; Judgment.—Hamilton, Thompson and Judge Lamb for Plaintiff. Carter & Johnston and H. A. Downey for Defendants.

Esquire Hulley et. al. vs. Vevay & Moorefield Turnpike Co. et. al. Continued to next term.

Geo. A. Hotchkiss vs. John S. Olmstead. Slander.—Judgment for Defendant on Demur. Adkinson & Livings and Judge Walker for Defendant. Works & Sons, and Judge A. C. Downey for Plaintiff.

Nathan Walden vs. Alva Leap. Settled by agreement. Works & Sons and Judge A. C. Downey for Plaintiff. Harrington & Korbly, and Adkinson & Livings for Defendant.

Perry Knody vs. Elizabeth Knody. Divorce.—Dismissed.

Amie Morerod and T. M. Danglade, Assignees, vs. Hugh H. Brown. Default and judgment for $55.58. J. B. McCrellis, Attorney for plaintiffs.

Hall & Lewis vs. Geo. W. Hawthorn. Note.—Default. Judgment for $253.75. Adkinson & Livings, Attorneys for Plaintiffs.

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The regular Term of the Circuit Court commenced last Tuesday. No business of importance has yet been transacted. The following Attorneys are in attendance:

• Hon. C. E. Walker, Madison
• Chas. A. Korbly, Madison
• Hon. H. W. Harrington, Madison
• Jas. Y. Allison, Madison
• John A. Miller, Madison
• John Denton, North Vernon, Prosecutor Attorney
• Hon. A. C. Downey, Rising Sun

Resident Attorneys.

• H. A. Downey
• Hon. Scott Carter
• Hon. John Dumont
• Adkinson & Livings
• Col. Oliver Ormsby
• Jas. A. Works
• L. F. Works
• J. D. Works
• Will M. Smith
• E. F. Humphrey
• William H. Munnell
• Jas. B. McCrellis

Country Attorneys.

• Thos. Works, Allensville
• A. D. Vanosdol, Bennington
• Geo. H. Paul, Pleasant
• Wade H. Jack, Patriot