Village of Hoffman Estates v. Johnson

(Before Downing, P. J., Stamos and Leighton, JJ.):

The Village of Hoffman Estates, plaintiff, appeals from a judgment in favor of defendant in a traffic accident case. Defendant has failed to appear or to file a brief with this court.

The issues on appeal are whether a municipality has a right to prosecute, in its own name, for a violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code, and whether the plaintiff proved the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable ' doubt.

On December 3, 1974, a complaint was issued “in the name and by the authority of the People of the State of Illinois” against Martin F. Johnson for…