The cause has been argued on the part of the plaintiff, on the regular call of the docket, but the counsel for the defendant can still, as a matter of course, file his written argument, if he desires to do so.
Bentley v. Lill, 40 Ill. 58 (1864)
April 1864
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Illinois Supreme Court
40 Ill. 58
Bentley v. Lill.
(April Term, 1864)
Written arguments—when allowed. Although a cause may he argued orally on the part of the plaintiff in error, upon the regular call of the docket, the defendant in error omitting to do so, yet the latter may, as of course, file a written argument.
On the regular call of the docket, this cause was argued orally on behalf of the plaintiff in error only. Subsequently counsel for the defendant in error asked leave to submit the cause on his part, upon written argument.