People v. City of Oregon

Mr. JUSTICE THOMAS J. MORAN

delivered the opinion of the court:

This appeal is from an order denying issuance of a writ of mandamus. The plaintiff, American Oil Co., is lessee of certain realty owned by the plaintiff, Charles W. Mongan. The subject property is located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Routes 2 and 64 in Oregon, Illinois and is zoned for use as an automobile service station.

In contemplation of erecting a service station, plaintiffs requested a “curb-cut” permit from the defendant; the permit was denied. On May 2, 1968, the plaintiff again filed for a “curb-cut”…