Chicago City Railway Co. v. People ex rel. Story

That large and important property interests, as well as the public convenience, are involved in this litigation, is apparent. Elaborate and interesting arguments have been made, presenting the ease, in all its phases, fully and exhaustively. We shall, however, avoid the consideration of all questions having no direct bearing on the decision we are about to announce. After all, in the view we have taken, the case is controlled by elementary principles that admit of but little discussion.

The information filed by the acting Attorney General is in the nature of qtio warranto, is general, and…