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January 30, 1857

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Friday, January 30, 1857.
 Springfield, IL.

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In Supreme Court Lincoln argues two cases. In one—Christian County, Illinois v. Overholt & Squier, in which contract for construction of courthouse is involved—Lincoln and Logan appear for appellant. Court takes case under advisement, and later reverses Circuit Court. In Laughlin v. Marshall, Lincoln appears for defendant in error. After arguments, plaintiff dismisses case. Record. 

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         <p> In Supreme Court Lincoln argues two cases. In
  one&#8212;<name type='case' key='L00579'>Christian County, Illinois v. Overholt
  &amp; Squier</name>, in which contract for construction of courthouse is
  involved&#8212;Lincoln and Logan appear for appellant. Court takes case under
  advisement, and later reverses Circuit Court. In <name type='case' key='L00709'>Laughlin v. Marshall</name>, Lincoln appears for defendant in
  error. After arguments, plaintiff dismisses case. <bibl default='NO'>Record.</bibl> 
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