Justice John Reynolds

  • Born:
    February 26, 1788 in Montgomery County, PA
  • Illinois Supreme Court Justice:
    1818-1825
  • Succeeded by:
    Samuel D. Lockwood
  • Represented:
    1st Circuit (1819-1824)
  • Political Party
    Democrat
  • Other Political Offices:

    Illinois House of Representatives (1826-1830), Governor (1830-1834), U.S. House of Representatives (1834-1837), U.S. House of Representatives (1839-1843), Illinois House of Representatives (1846-1848), Illinois House of Representatives (1852-1854)

  • Died:
    May 18, 1865 in Belleville, IL
  • Buried:
    Walnut Hill Cemetery, Belleville, IL
  • Notes:
    Portrait courtesy of the Illinois Supreme Court

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Cases

Bell and Bell v. Aydelott

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.



Noble v. People

Noble was indicted and found guilty for forgery in the St. Clair County Circuit Court. Noble appealed to the Supreme Court where the judgement was affirmed.



Poole v. Vanlandingham

Vanlandingham sued Poole for a debt in the Gallatin County Circuit Court. The Court found for Vanlandingham. Poole appealed to the Supreme Court, where the judgement was partially reversed and partially affirmed.



Street v. Gallatin County

Street sued the Galltin County Court Commissioners with a Mandamus in the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court affirmed the mandamus.



Crane v. Graves

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Edwards v. Beaird and Johnson

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Ackless v. Seekright ex dem. Lunceford

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County

Monroe County


Rountree v. Stuart

Not Listed



Ernst v. State Bank of Illinois

Not Listed



White v. Stafford

Not Listed

County

Greene County