Village of Highland Park v. Dickinson

Petitioners instituted suit under provisions of Section 1916 R. G. S., 3049 C. G. L., to exclude certain lands described in the petition from the corporate limits and jurisdiction of the Village of Highland Park. Petition complied with the provisions of the statute.

Demurrer to the petition was overruled. Thereupon the defendant municipality filed return an answer. Demurrer was filed to paragraphs 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 of the answer. Demurrer was sustained to paragraphs 7, 9, 11 and 12 and overruled as to paragraphs, 6, 8 and 10 of the answer. Paragraph 7 of the answer stated conclusions…