Makanda Township Road District v. Devils Kitchen Water District

Makanda Township Road District (Road District) sought injunctive relief, damages, and fines against Devils Kitchen Water District (Water District) involving certain water lines under Road District’s roadways. The parties filed cross-motions for a summary judgment, and the trial court granted Road District’s motions for a summary judgment with regard to the counts of the complaint seeking a declaratory judgment, injunctive relief, and the abatement of a nuisance. The rest of the claims were tried in a bench trial, at which time the court assessed fines and penalties against Water District.…