December 17, 1842

Nauvoo, Illinois

City of Nauvoo v. Clements: Albert Clements and Nathan Tener [or Tanner] were brought before the Nauvoo Mayor's Court for breach of ordinance by disorderly conduct ("assault and battery") toward Adah Clements. Execution and recognizance was issued by Joseph Smith. The city of Nauvoo recovered $20 in debt and $5.31 in court costs. Clements and Tener entered into recognizance to keep the peace for six months.