People ex rel. Shaner v. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad

This is a proceeding in equity begun in the name of the People, on the relation of certain property owners, to set aside an ordinance vacating that portion of Ward street, one block long, extending from the south side of Jackson street to the north side of Washington street, in the city of Macomb, and to enjoin the obstruction of said street. The master in chancery to whom the cause was referred heard evidence and filed his report recommending that a decree be entered in accordance with the prayer of the bill. Such a decree was entered and this appeal followed.

Ward street is a north and south…