February 9, 1837

Geauga County, Ohio

Rounds qui tam v. Smith: A writ of summons was issued against Joseph Smith. He was ordered to appear before the Geauga Court of Common Pleas on March 21, 1837, to answer Samuel D. Rounds and the State of Ohio; $1,000 damages. The writ stated that on January 4, 1837, Joseph Smith acted "as an officer of a Bank not incorporated by law of this State and denominated ‘The Kirtland Safety Society Anti Banking Co.' contrary to the Statute in such case made and provided."