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· 6/15/1876

McClelland v. Mitchell

Citations

  • 82 Ill. 35

Syllabus

<p>New trial—ore finding from evidence. Where the evidence as to a particular issue is conflicting, a new trial will not be granted unless the finding of the court, where the trial is without a jury, is palpably against the weight of the evidence.</p>

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  • holding Attorney General could not contract on behalf of the State to employ an assistant attorney beyond the Attorney General's own term
  • holding Attorney General could not contract on behalf of the State to employ an assistant attorney beyond the Attorney General’s own term

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Judges: Sheldon

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