MacNeil v. Chicago Park District

This is an appeal from a decree of the superior court of Cook County dismissing the complaint of the appellant herein. The trial judge certified that the validity of a municipal ordinance was involved and that the public interest requires an appeal direct to this court.

Howard F. MacNeil, hereinafter called appellant, brought suit to enjoin the Chicago Park District from collecting harbor fees on behalf of himself and all other boat owners similarly situated.

The complaint alleges that appellant is the owner of a sailboat, which he operates on the navigable waters of Lake Michigan and its…