Popel v. City of Monmouth

This was an action of debt brought by appellee against appellant to recover a penalty for selling intoxicating liquors in quantities larger than one gallon, in violation of. a city ordinance.

The case was tried by the court without a jury, upon an agreed statement of facts .in -writing, which was in substance as follows:

' First. That the city of Monmouth is organized under the general incorporation act of the State of Illinois.

Second. That there was regularly passed and adopted by the city council of said city an ordinance entitled, “ An ordinance relating to the sale, gift or delivery of…