People ex rel. Jeffrey v. Murphy

Edward Jeffrey, the relator, appellant, filed a petition for mandamus in the circuit court of Jo Daviess county against the City of Galena, Michael J. Murphy, Loretta Murphy, August W. Thode, mayor of the City of Galena, and the members of the city council thereof, appellees, for the removal of certain alleged obstructions in Commerce Street and Perry Street in the said City of Galena.

The petition alleges that the City of Galena is a municipal corporation, and as such has charge, possession, custody and control of the public streets and sidewalks within said city; that it is the duty of said…