City of Chicago v. O'Hare

There is in this case a preliminary motion to dismiss the appeal because, it is said, appellants did not file an appeal bond in accordance in that respect with the provision of the statute relating to “Appeals from Interlocutory Orders.” (R. S. Chap. 22, Sec. 52.) It is there provided that “the party taking such appeal shall give bond to be approved by the clerk of the court below, to secure costs in the Appellate Court.” Appellee’s contention is that this statute is “to be strictly and literally construed,” and that the only effective method in which appellants could take an appeal under…