Legal Events

Bank of Geauga v. Smith, Whitney, and Rigdon: The bank sued for a writ of capias to have Smith, Whitney, and Rigdon brought before the Geauga Court of Common Pleas to pay damages of $4,000. The court clerk signed the writ, which was returned to the sheriff.

Bank of Geauga v. Smith, Whitney, and Rigdon: Vinson Knight and Ira Bond entered into a recognizance of special bail on behalf of Smith, Whitney, and Rigdon, promising $8,000 to the bank. The court ordered that the cause be continued until the next term of the court.

Holmes v. Dayton: Ezra Holmes filed a suit against Joseph Smith and his co-obligors in the Court of Common Pleas to collect on a promissory note, claiming damages of $500.

Patterson and Patterson v. Cahoon: Copies of the writ were left with Reynolds Cahoon, Jared Carter, Hyrum Smith, Joseph Smith, and Sidney Rigdon. Oliver Cowdery was not found. The case was continued until the next term.