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Reports of Cases Decided in the Appellate Courts of the State of Illinois, Vol. 38 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Smith, Edwin Burritt

 
9781528357302: Reports of Cases Decided in the Appellate Courts of the State of Illinois, Vol. 38 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore 19th-century Illinois appellate decisions and how they shaped the law. This volume collects full opinions from the Illinois appellate courts, focusing on the Third District in early 1889 and mid-1890, with additional material from the Second District in December 1890. It presents a historical snapshot of legal reasoning and the issues that mattered at the time, drawn from real cases and official proceedings.

The book offers direct access to the language of the courts, including rulings on municipal powers, property rights, contracts, and public works. Readers will see how judges reasoned about authority, limitations, and due process in a era of rapid urban development.


  • Complete opinions from the Third District (February 1889 through December 1890) and the Second District (December 1890).

  • Case examples such as City of Elgin v. Goff and Hammond v. Goodale illustrate themes in municipal governance, contract disputes, and fraud.

  • Practical legal topics covered include municipal liability, property rights, taxation, street railroads, and chancery-style common-law reasoning.

  • Includes a structured table of cases and the reporting style typical of the period.



Ideal for researchers, students, or anyone studying Illinois legal history and the development of appellate jurisprudence.

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