Knappett v. Locke

This action was brought by Donald C. Knappett and wife to enjoin Edward M. Locke, his wife, and Western Home Builders, Inc., from constructing a house of more than two stories, or more than 30 feet in height, upon their lot in the city of Lake Forest Park, in violation of the ordinances of that city. A temporary injunction halting construction was issued at the instance of the Knappetts. In their answers to the complaint, the Lockes and Western Home Builders denied that the house as planned violated any ordinances of the city, and prayed for damages because of the delay caused by the…