Village of Beckmeyer v. Wheelan

Defendant, Norman Wheelan, appeals from his conviction and $50 fine for violation of a municipal ordinance prohibiting the accumulation of various types of debris or nonfunctional equipment on public or private property. Appellant asserts that he has been denied various constitutionally mandated protections, and asks this court to declare the ordinance invalid and enjoin the Village of Beckmeyer (Village) from enforcing the ordinance.

Prior to discussing the merits of the case, we feel it essential to raise an aspect of the cause which defendant has not addressed. (See Supreme Court Rule 366…