People ex rel. Davidson v. City of Danville

In this case a petition for mandamus was filed in the circuit court of Vermilion county by the People ex rel. H. M. Davidson, a property owner and taxpayer in the city of Danville, against the mayor, the aldermen and other officials of the city, as well as the owner of the premises, C. A. Madden. The building situated on the premises is used by the owner as a residence; also as a confectionery store and lunch room. It is situated on the line of East Fairchild Street, a public street in the city of Danville. The petition avers that the owner of the premises constructed and maintains a roof…