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· 9/15/1876

Mason v. Abbott

Citations

  • 83 Ill. 445

Syllabus

<p>1. Default—-plea on file. It is error to render judgment against a defendant by default, when his plea to the merits is on file.</p> <p>2. Appearance—effect of withdrawing. Where an attorney, after filing a plea to the merits, withdraws his appearance, this does not withdraw the plea, and a trial must be had.</p>

How courts have described this case

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  • finding that a statute prohibiting an individual from obtaining food or lodging with the intent to defraud an innkeeper did not violate the state constitution.
  • finding that a statute prohibiting an individual from obtaining food or lodging with the intent to defraud an innkeeper did not violate the state constitution.

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Judges: Ceaig

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