Cornelius Hengen -
Court Case #2
Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota, USA
Court Case #2:
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July 11, 1878
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Cornelius Hengen signed two promisory
notes to C. Aultman & Co. of Canton, Ohio for the purchase of one
Buckeye Reaper & Mower (#60624). The notes were payable at the Bank
of Alexandria and were witnessed by T. F. Cownig(?). The first
note was for $42.00 plus 7 percent interest, payable on or before
February 1, 1880. The second note was for $40.00 plus 7 percent
interest, payable on or before February 1, 1882.
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February 20, 1884
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Geo. H. Reynolds swears that he is one of the attorneys for C.
Aultman & Co., and that all of its offices are absent the county.
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February 20, 1884
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Nelson, Reynolds & Treat, attorneys for C. Aultman & Co., file a
complaint against Cornelius Hengen
in Douglas County District Court (Case #804). The complaint
states that:
- C. Aultman & Co. is a corporation organized and created under
the laws of the State of Ohio.
- No part of the promisory note for $42.00 due February 1,
1880 has been paid.
- No part of the promisory note for $40.00 due February 1,
1882 has been paid.
Payment is requested of $82.00 plus 7 percent interest and
costs & disbursements.
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February 20, 1884
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George H. Reynolds & George L. Treat sign an "Undertaking for
Attachment" in which they agree to pay
Cornelius Hengen up to $250.00 for
all costs and damages, if he recovers judgement against C.
Aultman & Co.
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February 20, 1884
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George H. Reynolds & George L. Treat swear that they are
worth more than $250.00.
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February 20, 1884
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In an "Affidavit for Attachment", Geo. H. Reynolds requests
that a "Writ of Attachment" be granted against the property of
Cornelius Hengen to pay the claim
of $114.22. It is claimed that
Cornelius Hengen has departed from
the state "with intent to delay or defraud his creditors, and
to avoid the service of a summons".
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February 20, 1884
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In a "Writ of Attachment", the Sheriff of Douglas County is
ordered to attach and safely keep all property of
Cornelius Hengen or as much as
necessary to satisfy the claim of $114.22 plus costs and
expenses.
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February 21, 1884
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Ole J. Urness, Sheriff; by Joseph Culross, Deputy certifies
that a copy of writ and return of levy was filed with the
Register of Deeds against SW1/4 of Section 6, Township 130,
Range 38 (Leaf Valley). It was stated that "after making
diligant search and inquiry"
Cornelius Hengen could not be
found within the county. (Service - $1.00, mileage - $0.20,
copy with Reg. Deeds - $1.00, total fees - $2.20.)
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February 25, 1884
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In an "Affidavit for Publication of Summons - Residence
Unknown", George H. Reynolds swears that
Cornelius Hengen is not a resident
of state, but has property therein under the courts jurisdiction.
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April 12, 1884
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G. L. Treat, Notary Public, signs that Joseph Gilpin, printer
of the "Douglas County News", published the summons for
Cornelius Hengen.
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May 2, 1884
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In a "Bond before Judgement", Geo H. Reynolds & Geo. L. Treat
agree to pay up to $200.00 to
Cornelius Hengen
if he should win judgement in the case.
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May 2, 1884
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Geo H. Reynolds & Geo. L. Treat swear that they are worth more
than $200.00.
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May 3, 1884
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Judgement issued by H. K. White, Clerk of District Court, against
Cornelius Hengen, who failed to respond
to summons. (Principal - $82.00, interest - $33.35, total claim -
$115.35, costs by statute - $5.00, serving summons and writ of
attachment (printer - $5.00) - $8.20, clerks fee - $5.00,
5 affidavits - $1.25, total costs & disbursements - $19.45,
grand total - $134.80.)
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February 27, 2005