Van Inwagen v. City of Chicago

This was an action of debt, brought to the Superior Court. of Chicago, by the city of Chicago, against James Van Inwagen, to recover of him two per centum on the premiums paid to him as agent of the Astor Insurance Company of New York.

The plea was nil debit. The issue was tried by the court, who found for the plaintiff the amount claimed, namely: two hundred and thirty-seven dollars and eight cents, and rendered judgment accordingly, to reverse which defendant appeals and assigns the general errors.

The amount recovered was for the two per cent on premiums received from the first day of…