August 2, 1842
Nauvoo, Illinois
City of Nauvoo v. Thompson: William Thompson was charged in Nauvoo Mayor's Court with disorderly conduct. A warrant and summons were issued by Joseph Smith. Thompson entered into recognizance to keep the peace for one year.
Sources:
Sustaining the Law: Joseph Smith's Legal Encounters Gordon A. Madsen, Jeffrey N. Walker, and John W. Welch,
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