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Judge's Docket in Gundy v. Gundy, [Law papers].

Summary: Joseph Gundy and John Gundy entered into the business of selling hogs and cattle in the fall of 1847, and decided to dissolve the partnership in December 1848. Joseph Gundy sued John Gundy in a chancer... More

Bill for Injunction in Sconce & Conover v. Hiestand & Probst, [Law pap...

Summary: Sconce and Conover hired Hiestand to build a saw mill. Hiestand won a $423.22 judgment against them, and Sconce and Conover won $50 and $261.90 judgments against Hiestand. Sconce and Conover retained L... More

Pleas in Peters for use of Booker & Miller v. Lamon & Turner, [Law pap...

Summary: Peters agreed to sell for Booker and Miller eighty acres of land for $400 and chattel and cattle for $200 in return for twelve shares of capital stock in the Wabash Navigation Company. The parties agre... More

Affidavit in Smith v. Campbell, [Law papers].

Guardian ad litem's Answer in Knight v. Carter et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Knight retained Lincoln and sued the heirs of Washington Carter to settle a partnership. Carter and Knight had been partners in selling land and livestock and in farming. The court appointed three comm... More

Affidavit in Young v. Littler, [Law papers].

Summary: Young sued Littler for $1,000 for assault and battery. The fight occurred on Young's property after Littler claimed that a hog belonged to him. Littler, represented by Lincoln, pleaded self-defense and... More

Bill for Injunction in Sconce & Conover v. Hiestand & Probst, [Law pap...

Summary: Sconce and Conover hired Hiestand to build a saw mill. Hiestand won a $423.22 judgment against them, and Sconce and Conover won $50 and $261.90 judgments against Hiestand. Sconce and Conover retained L... More

Bill of Complaint in Johnson et al. v. Snow et al, [Law papers].

Summary: The heirs of Joseph Davis retained Lincoln and sued the heirs of Marcus Snow in a bill of chancery to collect money misappropriated by Snow while he was the administrator of Davis's estate. The Davis h... More

Bill of Complaint in Johnson et al. v. Snow et al, [Law papers].

Summary: The heirs of Joseph Davis retained Lincoln and sued the heirs of Marcus Snow in a bill of chancery to collect money misappropriated by Snow while he was the administrator of Davis's estate. The Davis h... More

Bill of Complaint in Johnson et al. v. Snow et al, [Law papers].

Summary: The heirs of Joseph Davis retained Lincoln and sued the heirs of Marcus Snow in a bill of chancery to collect money misappropriated by Snow while he was the administrator of Davis's estate. The Davis h... More

Guardian ad litem's Answer in Knight v. Carter et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Knight retained Lincoln and sued the heirs of Washington Carter to settle a partnership. Carter and Knight had been partners in selling land and livestock and in farming. The court appointed three comm... More

Demurrer in McFarland v. Layton, [Law papers].

Summary: McFarland sued Layton in an action of debt, seeking $2,500 for the debt and an additional $1,250 in damages. Layton, represented by Lincoln, pleaded the statute of limitations since the debts accrued a... More

Gundy vs. Gundy, [Law papers]. - Public domain document scan

According to penciled note, Lincoln's handwriting on 2 pages near end. Summary: Joseph Gundy and John Gundy entered into the business of selling hogs and cattle in the fall of 1847, and decided to dissolve the ... More

Cross-bill in Freeman & Bright v. Hastings et al, [Law papers].

Cross-bill in Freeman & Bright v. Hastings et al, [Law papers].

Petition for Dower in Wyatt v. Leonard et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Doshia Wyatt, widow of Robert Wyatt, retained Lincoln and sued for her dower. Thomas Wyatt died in 1847 and left all of his property to his son Robert. Robert Wyatt lost part of the land, the Mill Farm... More

Petition for Dower in Wyatt v. Leonard et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Doshia Wyatt, widow of Robert Wyatt, retained Lincoln and sued for her dower. Thomas Wyatt died in 1847 and left all of his property to his son Robert. Robert Wyatt lost part of the land, the Mill Farm... More

Petition for Dower in Wyatt v. Leonard et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Doshia Wyatt, widow of Robert Wyatt, retained Lincoln and sued for her dower. Thomas Wyatt died in 1847 and left all of his property to his son Robert. Robert Wyatt lost part of the land, the Mill Farm... More

Judge's Docket in Gundy v. Gundy, [Law papers].

Summary: Joseph Gundy and John Gundy entered into the business of selling hogs and cattle in the fall of 1847, and decided to dissolve the partnership in December 1848. Joseph Gundy sued John Gundy in a chancer... More

Bill of Complaint in Johnson et al. v. Snow et al, [Law papers].

Summary: The heirs of Joseph Davis retained Lincoln and sued the heirs of Marcus Snow in a bill of chancery to collect money misappropriated by Snow while he was the administrator of Davis's estate. The Davis h... More

Judge's Docket in Gundy v. Gundy, [Law papers].

Summary: Joseph Gundy and John Gundy entered into the business of selling hogs and cattle in the fall of 1847, and decided to dissolve the partnership in December 1848. Joseph Gundy sued John Gundy in a chancer... More

Bill for Injunction in Sconce & Conover v. Hiestand & Probst, [Law pap...

Summary: Sconce and Conover hired Hiestand to build a saw mill. Hiestand won a $423.22 judgment against them, and Sconce and Conover won $50 and $261.90 judgments against Hiestand. Sconce and Conover retained L... More

Bill for Injunction in Sconce & Conover v. Hiestand & Probst, [Law pap...

Summary: Sconce and Conover hired Hiestand to build a saw mill. Hiestand won a $423.22 judgment against them, and Sconce and Conover won $50 and $261.90 judgments against Hiestand. Sconce and Conover retained L... More

Bill of Complaint in Johnson et al. v. Snow et al, [Law papers].

Summary: The heirs of Joseph Davis retained Lincoln and sued the heirs of Marcus Snow in a bill of chancery to collect money misappropriated by Snow while he was the administrator of Davis's estate. The Davis h... More

Order for Subpoena in Wyatt v. Leonard et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Doshia Wyatt, widow of Robert Wyatt, retained Lincoln and sued for her dower. Thomas Wyatt died in 1847 and left all of his property to his son Robert. Robert Wyatt lost part of the land, the Mill Farm... More

Gundy vs. Gundy, [Law papers]. - Public domain document scan

According to penciled note, Lincoln's handwriting on 2 pages near end. Summary: Joseph Gundy and John Gundy entered into the business of selling hogs and cattle in the fall of 1847, and decided to dissolve the ... More

Gundy vs. Gundy, [Law papers]. - Public domain document scan

According to penciled note, Lincoln's handwriting on 2 pages near end. Summary: Joseph Gundy and John Gundy entered into the business of selling hogs and cattle in the fall of 1847, and decided to dissolve the ... More

Cross-bill in Freeman & Bright v. Hastings et al, [Law papers].

Petition for Dower in Wyatt v. Leonard et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Doshia Wyatt, widow of Robert Wyatt, retained Lincoln and sued for her dower. Thomas Wyatt died in 1847 and left all of his property to his son Robert. Robert Wyatt lost part of the land, the Mill Farm... More

Bill for Injunction in Sconce & Conover v. Hiestand & Probst, [Law pap...

Summary: Sconce and Conover hired Hiestand to build a saw mill. Hiestand won a $423.22 judgment against them, and Sconce and Conover won $50 and $261.90 judgments against Hiestand. Sconce and Conover retained L... More

Bill for Injunction in Sconce & Conover v. Hiestand & Probst, [Law pap...

Summary: Sconce and Conover hired Hiestand to build a saw mill. Hiestand won a $423.22 judgment against them, and Sconce and Conover won $50 and $261.90 judgments against Hiestand. Sconce and Conover retained L... More

Bill for Injunction in Sconce & Conover v. Hiestand & Probst, [Law pap...

Summary: Sconce and Conover hired Hiestand to build a saw mill. Hiestand won a $423.22 judgment against them, and Sconce and Conover won $50 and $261.90 judgments against Hiestand. Sconce and Conover retained L... More

Bill of Complaint in Johnson et al. v. Snow et al, [Law papers].

Summary: The heirs of Joseph Davis retained Lincoln and sued the heirs of Marcus Snow in a bill of chancery to collect money misappropriated by Snow while he was the administrator of Davis's estate. The Davis h... More

Plea in Peters for use of Booker & Miller v. Lamon & Turner, [Law pape...

Summary: Peters agreed to sell for Booker and Miller eighty acres of land for $400 and chattel and cattle for $200 in return for twelve shares of capital stock in the Wabash Navigation Company. The parties agre... More

Petition for Dower in Wyatt v. Leonard et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Doshia Wyatt, widow of Robert Wyatt, retained Lincoln and sued for her dower. Thomas Wyatt died in 1847 and left all of his property to his son Robert. Robert Wyatt lost part of the land, the Mill Farm... More

Decree in Knight v. Carter et al, [Law papers].

Decree in Knight v. Carter et al, [Law papers].

Bill of Complaint in Johnson et al. v. Snow et al, [Law papers].

Summary: The heirs of Joseph Davis retained Lincoln and sued the heirs of Marcus Snow in a bill of chancery to collect money misappropriated by Snow while he was the administrator of Davis's estate. The Davis h... More

Bill of Complaint in Johnson et al. v. Snow et al, [Law papers].

Summary: The heirs of Joseph Davis retained Lincoln and sued the heirs of Marcus Snow in a bill of chancery to collect money misappropriated by Snow while he was the administrator of Davis's estate. The Davis h... More

Demurrer, Plea in Smith v. Campbell, [Law papers].

Summary: Campbell sued Smith in an action of slander and requested $2,000 in damages. Campbell, the state's attorney, claimed that Smith publicly accused him of drunkenness, neglect of duty, and collusion by pu... More

Gundy vs. Gundy, [Law papers]. - Public domain document scan

According to penciled note, Lincoln's handwriting on 2 pages near end. Summary: Joseph Gundy and John Gundy entered into the business of selling hogs and cattle in the fall of 1847, and decided to dissolve the ... More

Plea in Peters for use of Booker & Miller v. Lamon & Turner, [Law pape...

Demurrer, Plea in Smith v. Campbell, [Law papers].

Summary: Campbell sued Smith in an action of slander and requested $2,000 in damages. Campbell, the state's attorney, claimed that Smith publicly accused him of drunkenness, neglect of duty, and collusion by pu... More

Demurrer, Plea in Smith v. Campbell, [Law papers].

Summary: Campbell sued Smith in an action of slander and requested $2,000 in damages. Campbell, the state's attorney, claimed that Smith publicly accused him of drunkenness, neglect of duty, and collusion by pu... More

Publisher's Certificate in Lamon v. Lamon et al, [Law papers].

Summary: In 1845, John Lamon gave George Lamon a $600 bond, which bound John Lamon to give George Lamon possession of 120 acres, and a promise to convey title. John Lamon died before making the conveyance, and ... More

Amended Bill of Complaint in Knight v. Carter et al, [Law papers].

In Lincoln's hand. Summary: Knight retained Lincoln and sued the heirs of Washington Carter to settle a partnership. Carter and Knight had been partners in selling land and livestock and in farming. The court a... More

Plea in Peters for use of Booker & Miller v. Lamon & Turner, [Law pape...

Summary: Peters agreed to sell for Booker and Miller eighty acres of land for $400 and chattel and cattle for $200 in return for twelve shares of capital stock in the Wabash Navigation Company. The parties agre... More

Gundy vs. Gundy, [Law papers]. - Public domain document scan

According to penciled note, Lincoln's handwriting on 2 pages near end. Summary: Joseph Gundy and John Gundy entered into the business of selling hogs and cattle in the fall of 1847, and decided to dissolve the ... More

Gundy vs. Gundy, [Law papers]. - Public domain document scan

According to penciled note, Lincoln's handwriting on 2 pages near end. Summary: Joseph Gundy and John Gundy entered into the business of selling hogs and cattle in the fall of 1847, and decided to dissolve the ... More

Gundy vs. Gundy, [Law papers]. - Public domain document scan

According to penciled note, Lincoln's handwriting on 2 pages near end. Summary: Joseph Gundy and John Gundy entered into the business of selling hogs and cattle in the fall of 1847, and decided to dissolve the ... More

Replication in Knight v. Carter et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Knight retained Lincoln and sued the heirs of Washington Carter to settle a partnership. Carter and Knight had been partners in selling land and livestock and in farming. The court appointed three comm... More

Bill of Complaint in Johnson et al. v. Snow et al, [Law papers].

Summary: The heirs of Joseph Davis retained Lincoln and sued the heirs of Marcus Snow in a bill of chancery to collect money misappropriated by Snow while he was the administrator of Davis's estate. The Davis h... More

Bill of Complaint in Johnson et al. v. Snow et al, [Law papers].

Summary: The heirs of Joseph Davis retained Lincoln and sued the heirs of Marcus Snow in a bill of chancery to collect money misappropriated by Snow while he was the administrator of Davis's estate. The Davis h... More

Bill of Complaint in Johnson et al. v. Snow et al, [Law papers].

Summary: The heirs of Joseph Davis retained Lincoln and sued the heirs of Marcus Snow in a bill of chancery to collect money misappropriated by Snow while he was the administrator of Davis's estate. The Davis h... More

Demurrer, Plea in Smith v. Campbell, [Law papers].

Summary: Campbell sued Smith in an action of slander and requested $2,000 in damages. Campbell, the state's attorney, claimed that Smith publicly accused him of drunkenness, neglect of duty, and collusion by pu... More

Affidavit in Smith v. Campbell, [Law papers].

Affidavit in Young v. Littler, [Law papers].

Order for Subpoenas in Persons v. Harris & Harris, [Law papers].

Gundy vs. Gundy, [Law papers]. - Public domain document scan

According to penciled note, Lincoln's handwriting on 2 pages near end. Summary: Joseph Gundy and John Gundy entered into the business of selling hogs and cattle in the fall of 1847, and decided to dissolve the ... More

Petition for Dower in Wyatt v. Leonard et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Doshia Wyatt, widow of Robert Wyatt, retained Lincoln and sued for her dower. Thomas Wyatt died in 1847 and left all of his property to his son Robert. Robert Wyatt lost part of the land, the Mill Farm... More

Petition for Dower in Wyatt v. Leonard et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Doshia Wyatt, widow of Robert Wyatt, retained Lincoln and sued for her dower. Thomas Wyatt died in 1847 and left all of his property to his son Robert. Robert Wyatt lost part of the land, the Mill Farm... More

Petition for Dower in Wyatt v. Leonard et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Doshia Wyatt, widow of Robert Wyatt, retained Lincoln and sued for her dower. Thomas Wyatt died in 1847 and left all of his property to his son Robert. Robert Wyatt lost part of the land, the Mill Farm... More

Judge's Docket in Gundy v. Gundy, [Law papers].

Summary: Joseph Gundy and John Gundy entered into the business of selling hogs and cattle in the fall of 1847, and decided to dissolve the partnership in December 1848. Joseph Gundy sued John Gundy in a chancer... More

Replication in Lamm v. Bachop, [Law papers].

Summary: Lamm and Bachop attempted to settle a dispute through arbitration. Lamm agreed to relinquish a quitclaim deed on 360 acres of land in return for a $125 promissory note from Bachop. Lamm sued after Bach... More

Demurrer in McFarland v. Layton, [Law papers].

Summary: McFarland sued Layton in an action of debt, seeking $2,500 for the debt and an additional $1,250 in damages. Layton, represented by Lincoln, pleaded the statute of limitations since the debts accrued a... More

Gundy vs. Gundy, [Law papers]. - Public domain document scan

According to penciled note, Lincoln's handwriting on 2 pages near end. Summary: Joseph Gundy and John Gundy entered into the business of selling hogs and cattle in the fall of 1847, and decided to dissolve the ... More

Affidavit in Young v. Littler, [Law papers].

Summary: Young sued Littler for $1,000 for assault and battery. The fight occurred on Young's property after Littler claimed that a hog belonged to him. Littler, represented by Lincoln, pleaded self-defense and... More

Replication in Knight v. Carter et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Knight retained Lincoln and sued the heirs of Washington Carter to settle a partnership. Carter and Knight had been partners in selling land and livestock and in farming. The court appointed three comm... More

Cross-bill in Freeman & Bright v. Hastings et al, [Law papers].

Order for Summons, Bond for Costs in Stephens v. Firebaugh, [Law paper...

Summary: William Firebaugh gave a $100 promissory note to John Stephens, who assigned it to Abednigo Stephens. After Firebaugh failed to pay, Abednigo Stephens retained Lincoln and sued to collect the debt. The... More

Order for Summons, Bond for Costs in Stephens v. Firebaugh, [Law paper...

Summary: William Firebaugh gave a $100 promissory note to John Stephens, who assigned it to Abednigo Stephens. After Firebaugh failed to pay, Abednigo Stephens retained Lincoln and sued to collect the debt. The... More

Petition for Dower in Wyatt v. Leonard et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Doshia Wyatt, widow of Robert Wyatt, retained Lincoln and sued for her dower. Thomas Wyatt died in 1847 and left all of his property to his son Robert. Robert Wyatt lost part of the land, the Mill Farm... More

Indictment in People v. Tucker, [Law papers].

Indictment in People v. Tucker, [Law papers].

Demurrer, Plea in Smith v. Campbell, [Law papers].

Summary: Campbell sued Smith in an action of slander and requested $2,000 in damages. Campbell, the state's attorney, claimed that Smith publicly accused him of drunkenness, neglect of duty, and collusion by pu... More

Replication in Lamm v. Bachop, [Law papers].

Summary: Lamm and Bachop attempted to settle a dispute through arbitration. Lamm agreed to relinquish a quitclaim deed on 360 acres of land in return for a $125 promissory note from Bachop. Lamm sued after Bach... More

Bill of Exceptions in McDonald et al. v. Great Western Railroad, [Law ...

Portion of manuscript appears to be in Lincoln's hand. Summary: The Great Western Railroad petitioned the circuit court to appoint commissioners to assess damages on land that belonged to McDonald and others. T... More

Bill of Exceptions in McDonald et al. v. Great Western Railroad, [Law ...

Portion of manuscript appears to be in Lincoln's hand. Summary: The Great Western Railroad petitioned the circuit court to appoint commissioners to assess damages on land that belonged to McDonald and others. T... More

Petition for Dower in Wyatt v. Leonard et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Doshia Wyatt, widow of Robert Wyatt, retained Lincoln and sued for her dower. Thomas Wyatt died in 1847 and left all of his property to his son Robert. Robert Wyatt lost part of the land, the Mill Farm... More

Petition for Dower in Wyatt v. Leonard et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Doshia Wyatt, widow of Robert Wyatt, retained Lincoln and sued for her dower. Thomas Wyatt died in 1847 and left all of his property to his son Robert. Robert Wyatt lost part of the land, the Mill Farm... More

Bill for Injunction in Sconce & Conover v. Hiestand & Probst, [Law pap...

Summary: Sconce and Conover hired Hiestand to build a saw mill. Hiestand won a $423.22 judgment against them, and Sconce and Conover won $50 and $261.90 judgments against Hiestand. Sconce and Conover retained L... More

Pleas in Peters for use of Booker & Miller v. Lamon & Turner, [Law pap...

Summary: Peters agreed to sell for Booker and Miller eighty acres of land for $400 and chattel and cattle for $200 in return for twelve shares of capital stock in the Wabash Navigation Company. The parties agre... More

Bill of Complaint in Johnson et al. v. Snow et al, [Law papers].

Summary: The heirs of Joseph Davis retained Lincoln and sued the heirs of Marcus Snow in a bill of chancery to collect money misappropriated by Snow while he was the administrator of Davis's estate. The Davis h... More

Demurrer, Plea in Smith v. Campbell, [Law papers].

Summary: Campbell sued Smith in an action of slander and requested $2,000 in damages. Campbell, the state's attorney, claimed that Smith publicly accused him of drunkenness, neglect of duty, and collusion by pu... More

Affidavit in Young v. Littler, [Law papers].

Gundy vs. Gundy, [Law papers]. - Public domain document scan

According to penciled note, Lincoln's handwriting on 2 pages near end. Summary: Joseph Gundy and John Gundy entered into the business of selling hogs and cattle in the fall of 1847, and decided to dissolve the ... More

Gundy vs. Gundy, [Law papers]. - Public domain document scan

According to penciled note, Lincoln's handwriting on 2 pages near end. Summary: Joseph Gundy and John Gundy entered into the business of selling hogs and cattle in the fall of 1847, and decided to dissolve the ... More

Bill of Exceptions in McDonald et al. v. Great Western Railroad, [Law ...

Portion of manuscript appears to be in Lincoln's hand. Summary: The Great Western Railroad petitioned the circuit court to appoint commissioners to assess damages on land that belonged to McDonald and others. T... More

Bill of Exceptions in McDonald et al. v. Great Western Railroad, [Law ...

Portion of manuscript appears to be in Lincoln's hand. Summary: The Great Western Railroad petitioned the circuit court to appoint commissioners to assess damages on land that belonged to McDonald and others. T... More

Petition for Dower in Wyatt v. Leonard et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Doshia Wyatt, widow of Robert Wyatt, retained Lincoln and sued for her dower. Thomas Wyatt died in 1847 and left all of his property to his son Robert. Robert Wyatt lost part of the land, the Mill Farm... More

Bill for Injunction in Sconce & Conover v. Hiestand & Probst, [Law pap...

Summary: Sconce and Conover hired Hiestand to build a saw mill. Hiestand won a $423.22 judgment against them, and Sconce and Conover won $50 and $261.90 judgments against Hiestand. Sconce and Conover retained L... More

Bill for Injunction in Sconce & Conover v. Hiestand & Probst, [Law pap...

Summary: Sconce and Conover hired Hiestand to build a saw mill. Hiestand won a $423.22 judgment against them, and Sconce and Conover won $50 and $261.90 judgments against Hiestand. Sconce and Conover retained L... More

Bill of Complaint in Johnson et al. v. Snow et al, [Law papers].

Summary: The heirs of Joseph Davis retained Lincoln and sued the heirs of Marcus Snow in a bill of chancery to collect money misappropriated by Snow while he was the administrator of Davis's estate. The Davis h... More

Bill of Complaint in Johnson et al. v. Snow et al, [Law papers].

Summary: The heirs of Joseph Davis retained Lincoln and sued the heirs of Marcus Snow in a bill of chancery to collect money misappropriated by Snow while he was the administrator of Davis's estate. The Davis h... More

Demurrer, Plea in Smith v. Campbell, [Law papers].

Summary: Campbell sued Smith in an action of slander and requested $2,000 in damages. Campbell, the state's attorney, claimed that Smith publicly accused him of drunkenness, neglect of duty, and collusion by pu... More

Demurrer, Plea in Smith v. Campbell, [Law papers].

Summary: Campbell sued Smith in an action of slander and requested $2,000 in damages. Campbell, the state's attorney, claimed that Smith publicly accused him of drunkenness, neglect of duty, and collusion by pu... More

Publisher's Certificate in Lamon v. Lamon et al, [Law papers].

Summary: In 1845, John Lamon gave George Lamon a $600 bond, which bound John Lamon to give George Lamon possession of 120 acres, and a promise to convey title. John Lamon died before making the conveyance, and ... More

Order for Subpoena in Wyatt v. Leonard et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Doshia Wyatt, widow of Robert Wyatt, retained Lincoln and sued for her dower. Thomas Wyatt died in 1847 and left all of his property to his son Robert. Robert Wyatt lost part of the land, the Mill Farm... More

Amended Bill of Complaint in Knight v. Carter et al, [Law papers].

In Lincoln's hand. Summary: Knight retained Lincoln and sued the heirs of Washington Carter to settle a partnership. Carter and Knight had been partners in selling land and livestock and in farming. The court a... More

Order for Subpoenas in Persons v. Harris & Harris, [Law papers].