Bell and Bell v. Aydelott

Case # 4

Appellant/Plaintiff

James Bell, John Bell

Appellee/Defendant

Zadock Aydelott

Appellant/Plaintiff Attorneys

  • Jeptha Hardin

Appellee/Defendant Attorneys

  • Samuel D. Lockwood

County of Origin

Gallatin County

Justice

Justice John Reynolds

Terms of Court

December 1822

Type of Case

Not Listed

Disposition

Affirmed

Citation

1 Ill 45

Case Summary

Ayedolt sued Bell and Bell for assault and battery in the Gallatin Circuit Court. The court ruled for Ayerdolt. The Bells appealed because the Court failed to issue a Writ of Inquiry to the Sheriff to assess damages. The Supreme Court affirmed the decision because the Sheriff was in the court room.

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