Citation Codes Equivalent Citations citation codes Docket Number Gen. No. 8,239. Attorney(S) John G. Friedmeyer, for William L. Patton, for Judges Mr. Presiding Justice Nichaus delivered the opinion of the court. See more information ... Smart Summary Please sign up to generate summary. William R. Nickelson, appellee, v. William E. Atherton, appellant. Mr. Presiding Justice Nichaus delivered the opinion of the court. Affirmed.