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