Brown v. Town of Carrollton

This is a proceeding by injunction to restrain the town of Carrollton from removing certain awnings over the street in front of the abutting property of plaintiffs. The awnings were erected prior to the year 1896, and are constructed of wood with roofs covered with metal. The height of these awnings above the street is about fifteen feet. They are attached to substantial brick buildings and extend over the sidewalk for a distance of about ten feet, and are supported on the outer edge by posts resting upon the sidewalk or curbing. In May, 1905, the council of the town of Carrollton adopted an…