City of Spring Valley v. Spring Valley Coal Co.

Mr. Presiding J ustice Crabtree

delivered the opinion of ti-ie Court.

This was an action of debt brought by plaintiff in error, to recover a penalty for the alleged violation of an orclinance of the city of ■ Spring Valley,- in relation- to the inspection of weights, measures and food. So much of the ordinance as is necessary to be considered in determining questions involved in this case is as follows:

“ Be it ordained by the city council of the city of Spring Valley:

1. There is hereby created the office of inspector of weights, measures and food. He shall hold his office for the term of two…