July 31, 1837

Kirtland, Ohio
Rigdon, Smith, and Cowdery for use of Smith v. Woodworth: Sidney Rigdon, Joseph Smith, and Oliver Cowdery brought suit against Eli Woodworth for not paying the note. Both parties appeared without process. The defendant claimed a set-off of book account for $3.50, and testified to his account. The balance was struck and judgment rendered against defendant for $1.68, plus court costs of $0.58.
Sources: 
Sustaining the Law: Joseph Smith's Legal Encounters, Gordon A. Madsen, Jeffrey N. Walker, and John W. Welch, 
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