Schmidt v. Village of Mapleview

Milton D. Mason, Justice. *

Plaintiffs sought damages and injunctive relief from defendant because of a fire hydrant on the right-of-way of the street in front of a residence building owned by them in the village of Mapleview. By special verdict, the jury found that the hydrant deprived plaintiffs of reasonable access to their premises, did not reduce the rental value thereof, and reduced the market value thereof by $800. The court denied damages. Defendant appeals from the order permanently restraining the maintenance of the hydrant in its present location.

The issue for determination is…