Hilligoss v. Illini Cablevision of Illinois, Inc.

In this case, the information highway intersects long-standing principles relating to ownership of real estate, and the question is which takes precedent. Plaintiff Jim K. Hilligoss appeals the dismissal of his complaint against defendant Illini Cablevision of Illinois, Inc. Plaintiff’s complaint filed July 29, 1996, alleged three counts: count I sought a preliminary injunction and a mandatory injunction prohibiting defendant from installing its cable over plaintiff’s property and requiring its removal; count II sought a declaratory judgment that defendant had no right to trespass on…