City of Chicago v. Mandoline

The City of Chicago brought a quasi-criminal suit against the two defendants, Mandoline and Powe, because of their alleged violation of municipal ordinances. Pursuant to trial by the court without a jury, Powe was found not guilty; Mandoline was found guilty, and a fine was assessed against him in the sum of $1000.00 and costs, from which he appeals.

From the essential facts it appears that on August 1, 1958 Mandoline was the owner of improved premises located at 3331 West Maypole Avenue in Chicago, which he sold to Powe under articles of agreement for a warranty deed. The sale price was…