October 14, 1843
Carthage, Illinois
Schwartz v. Smith: Joseph Smith was provided a copy of the Schwartz's declaration, with instruction to appear at the Hancock County Circuit Court to plead. If Smith failed to appear, the plaintiffs would recover possession of the land.
Sources:
Sustaining the Law: Joseph Smith's Legal Encounters, Gordon A. Madsen, Jeffrey N. Walker, and John W. Welch,
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