Newlan v. Lombard University

Citations

• 62 Ill. 195

Syllabus

<p>1. Action—change of name of plaintiff. Where a promissory note was given to the Illinois Liberal Institute, whose name was subsequently changed, by an act of the legislature of this State, to that of Lombard University, the act authorizing the institution by its new name to sue for and collect all demands : Held, a suit on such note was properly brought in the new name.</p> <p>2. New trial —finding of jury. Where the ívhole case turns upon the evidence of a party to the suit, and that of an agent of the adverse party, and their tegtimony differs as to important facts, this court will not grant a new trial because the jury have given credit to the testimony of the agent.</p> <p>3. Arbitration. In case of a submission to arbitration and award, if the parties refuse to abide the award, and make a new arrangement, this ivill be a waiver of the rights of the parties under the award.</p>