Illinois. Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of Illinois is the state's highest tribunal, deriving its basic functions from territorial courts (e.g., General Court (1809-1814); Supreme Court of the Illinois Territory (1814-1818)). Appellate jurisdiction was exercised by the Court except for the original jurisdiction assigned by the 1818 Constitution in revenue, mandamus, and impeachment cases (withdrawn under the 1870 Constitution). Original jursidiction now extends to such cases as those involving habeas corpus; prohibition; General Assembly redistricting; and the Governor's ability to serve in or to resume office. The 1970 Constitution also reduced the instances in which direct and mandatory appeals may be made to the Supreme Court.

From the description of Case files, 1820-1970. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37886026

The Supreme Court of Illinois is the state's highest tribunal, deriving its basic functions from territorial courts (e.g., General Court (1809-1814); Supreme Court of the Illinois Territory (1814-1818). Appellate jurisdiction was exercised by the Court except for the original jurisdiction assigned by the 1818 Constitution in revenue, mandamus, and impeachment cases (withdrawn under the 1870 Constitution). Original jursidiction now extends to such cases as those involving habeas corpus; prohibition; General Assembly redistricting; and the Governor's ability to serve or to resume office. The 1970 Constitution also reduced the instances in which direct and mandatory appeals may be made to the Supreme Court.

The number of Supreme Court justices has varied from three to nine according to constitutional provision and statute. Under the 1818 Constitution, the General Assembly elected the justices by joint ballots, while subsequent constitutions and statutes required justices to be popularly elected from geographical districts. The 1818 Constitution required the Supreme Court to conduct its business at the seat of state government. In order to make the Supreme Court more accessible, the 1848 Constitution divided the state into three Grand Divisions in each of which the Supreme Court held its annual session on a rotating basis. Eventually the three Grand Divisions were consolidated into one Grand Division and the Supreme Court was located in Springfield (1897).

From the description of Library catalogue [microform], 1848. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37859275

The Supreme Court of Illinois is the state's highest tribunal, deriving its basic functions from territorial courts (e.g., General Court (1809-1814); Supreme Court of the Illinois Territory (1814-1818). Appellate jurisdiction was exercised by the Court except for the original jurisdiction assigned by the 1818 Constitution in revenue, mandamus, and impeachment cases (withdrawn under the 1870 Constitution). Original jursidiction now extends to such cases as those involving habeas corpus; prohibition; General Assembly redistricting; and the Governor's ability to serve or to resume office. The 1970 Constitution also reduced the instances in which direct and mandatory appeals may be made to the Supreme Court.

The number of Supreme Court justices has varied from three to nine according to constitutional provision and statute. Under the 1818 Constitution, the General Assembly elected the justices by joint ballots, while subsequent constitutions and statutes required justices to be popularly elected from geographical districts. The 1818 Constitution required the Supreme Court to conduct its business at the seat of state government. In order to make the Supreme Court more accessible, the 1848 Constitution divided the state into three Grand Divisions in each of which the Supreme Court held its annual session on a rotating basis. Eventually the three Grand Divisions were consolidated into one Grand Division and the Supreme Court was located in Springfield (1897).

From the description of Court rules [microform], 1819-1844. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37859176

The Supreme Court of Illinois is the state's highest tribunal, deriving its basic functions from territorial courts (e.g., General Court (1809-1814); Supreme Court of the Illinois Territory (1814-1818). Appellate jurisdiction was exercised by the Court except for the original jurisdiction assigned by the 1818 Constitution in revenue, mandamus, and impeachment cases (withdrawn under the 1870 Constitution). Original jursidiction now extends to such cases as those involving habeas corpus; prohibition; General Assembly redistricting; and the Governor's ability to serve or to resume office. The 1970 Constitution also reduced the instances in which direct and mandatory appeals may be made to the Supreme Court.

The number of Supreme Court justices has varied from three to nine according to constitutional provision and statute. Under the 1818 Constitution, the General Assembly elected the justices by joint ballots, while subsequent constitutions and statutes required justices to be popularly elected from geographical districts. The 1818 Constitution required the Supreme Court to conduct its business at the seat of state government. In order to make the Supreme Court more accessible, the 1848 Constitution divided the state into three Grand Divisions in each of which the Supreme Court held its annual session on a rotating basis. Eventually the three Grand Divisions were consolidated into one Grand Division and the Supreme Court was located in Springfield (1897).

From the description of Docket books [microform], 1814-1823. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37858793

The Supreme Court of Illinois is the state's highest tribunal, deriving its basic functions from territorial courts (e.g., General Court (1809-1814); Supreme Court of the Illinois Territory (1814-1818). Appellate jurisdiction was exercised by the Court except for the original jurisdiction assigned by the 1818 Constitution in revenue, mandamus, and impeachment cases (withdrawn under the 1870 Constitution). Original jursidiction now extends to such cases as those involving habeas corpus; prohibition; General Assembly redistricting; and the Governor's ability to serve or to resume office. The 1970 Constitution also reduced the instances in which direct and mandatory appeals may be made to the Supreme Court.

The number of Supreme Court justices has varied from three to nine according to constitutional provision and statute. Under the 1818 Constitution, the General Assembly elected the justices by joint ballots, while subsequent constitutions and statutes required justices to be popularly elected from geographical districts. The 1818 Constitution required the Supreme Court to conduct its business at the seat of state government. In order to make the Supreme Court more accessible, the 1848 Constitution divided the state into three Grand Divisions in each of which the Supreme Court held its annual session on a rotating basis. Eventually the three Grand Divisions were consolidated into one Grand Division and the Supreme Court was located in Springfield (1897).

From the description of Issue docket book [microform], 1809-1820. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37858690

The Supreme Court of Illinois is the state's highest tribunal, deriving its basic functions from territorial courts (e.g., General Court (1809-1814); Supreme Court of the Illinois Territory (1814-1818). Appellate jurisdiction was exercised by the Court except for the original jurisdiction assigned by the 1818 Constitution in revenue, mandamus, and impeachment cases (withdrawn under the 1870 Constitution). Original jursidiction now extends to such cases as those involving habeas corpus; prohibition; General Assembly redistricting; and the Governor's ability to serve or to resume office. The 1970 Constitution also reduced the instances in which direct and mandatory appeals may be made to the Supreme Court.

The number of Supreme Court justices has varied from three to nine according to constitutional provision and statute. Under the 1818 Constitution, the General Assembly elected the justices by joint ballots, while subsequent constitutions and statutes required justices to be popularly elected from geographical districts. The 1818 Constitution required the Supreme Court to conduct its business at the seat of state government. In order to make the Supreme Court more accessible, the 1848 Constitution divided the state into three Grand Divisions in each of which the Supreme Court held its annual session on a rotating basis. Eventually the three Grand Divisions were consolidated into one Grand Division and the Supreme Court was located in Springfield (1897).

From the description of Rolls of attorneys [microform], 1817-1860. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 37859097