Thorworth v. Scheets
Illinois Supreme Court
Writ op Error to the Circuit Court of Kane county; the Hon. C. F. Irwin, Judge, presiding.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Carter
This was a bill filed by plaintiffs in error in the circuit court of Kane county to enjoin defendants in error from obstructing an alleged alley in the city of Aurora. After a hearing the court dismissed the bill for want of equity. On the case being appealed to this- court it was dismissed at the April term, 1915, for want of necessary parties. Thereafter this writ of error was sued out, all the complainants in the bill joining therein.
The strip of land in question which is claimed to be a public alley by prescription extends substantially north and south from New York street to Main street…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- City of Chicago v. BordenIllinois Supreme Court · 1901
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- Koebel v. DoyleIllinois Supreme Court · 1912
- Township of Madison v. GallagherIllinois Supreme Court · 1895
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