¶1This motion does not contain, nor is it accompanied by, any statement of the ground upon which the question of jurisdiction is to arise. We can not go to the record to search for some possible ground for the motion. A proper statement should be made. We do not allow or deny the motion, but simply refuse to entertain it at all. The motion can be renewed on a proper statement.
103 Ill. 138
Scholfield v. Pope
Decided March 15, 1882
Illinois Supreme Court · decided 1882-03-15
At the present term, Mr. James F. Meagher, in behalf of the appellee, moved the court to dismiss this appeal, for the following reason: “Because said Supreme Court has no jurisdiction to hear and determine said appeal.”
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Decided 1882-03-15
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