Coffey v. Fosselman

Citations

• 72 Ill. 69

Syllabus

<p>1. Contintjakce—will not he granted where there is want of diligence., Where an affidavit shows that the witness whose testimony is required resides in an adjoining county, and it appears that no effort has been made to procure his testimony by deposition, or his appearance in court by subpoena, a motion for a continuance on account of the absence of, such witness should be overruled.</p> <p>3. Practice—judgment on appeal from the county court to the circuit court. The circuit court, in cases of appeal or writ of error from the county court, has power to reverse, affirm, or enter final judgment and award execution.</p>