August 2, 1842

Nauvoo, Illinois

City of Nauvoo v. McGraw: William McGraw and James White were charged in Nauvoo Mayor's Court for breach of ordinance by selling spirituous liquors. The execution was issued by Joseph Smith. The city of Nauvoo recovered $25 debt and $3 in court costs. The defendants appealed to the Nauvoo Municipal Court. The defendants failed to appear and default judgment was granted to the city plus court costs.