Allen v. Smith

Citations

• 72 Ill. 331

Syllabus

<p>Chancery—granting new trial at lajw. Courts of equity never decree a new trial in a suit at law, when the complainant has been guilty of laches in defending. He must use all reasonable efforts to make his defense at law, and must be prevented by accident, mistake or fraud. If he is guilty of negligence in making his defense- at law, he has no claim to equitable relief.</p>