Palmer v. People
Appellate Court of Illinois
Action for a Penalty.—Appeal from the Circuit Court of DeWitt County; the Hon. William G. Cochran, Judge presiding. Heard in this court at the May term, 1903.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Puterbaugh
This action was commenced against appellant before a justice of the peace, in the name of the People of the State of Illinois, under the act in relation to domestic animals running at large, in force July 1, 1895. Judgment was rendered against appellant, and a fine of $2 imposed. He appealed to the Circuit Court, where, upon a trial being had, judgment was rendered against him and a fine of $10 imposed.
From the said judgment of the Circuit Court he appeals to this court.
The first section of the act prohibits domestic animals from running at large. Section 2 provides that whoever, being the…
2Cases cited8 opinions
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- Ruth v. City of AbingdonIllinois Supreme Court · 1875
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