Village of North Utica v. State

Mr.. Justice Thomas

delivered the opinion of the court:

This is a claim for moneys alleged to have been expended by the Village of North Utica in the repair and maintenance of a bridge over the Illinois and Michigan canal during the years 1920 to 1927 inclusive and aggregating the total sum of $1,648.30. The declaration was filed February 28, 1929. It is conceded by claimant that $1,271.39 of this sum is barred by the statute of limitations, but it is urged that under the principle of equity and good conscience an award should be made notwithstanding the statute. No award can be made against…