William J. Russell v. William Quillin

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Supreme Court Case Name: 
William J. Russell v. William Quillin
Case Date: 
1856
Court Origin: 
Chancery
Cause/Crime: 
Failure to Perform Duties as Counsel

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County:

  • White
Division: 
Middle
Number of Pages: 
20
Notes / Description: 

The Plaintiff was accused of slander in the Chancery Court and his counsel entered a play of not guilty and he was later found guilty. He is now arguing that he should not have to pay the judgment because his lawyer should have entered a plea of justification.