People v. Lake Street Elevated Railroad

With very slight additions which will follow Judge Brentano’s opinion herein copied, that opinion states the facts involved in this controversy.

That opinion is as follows;

“ Brentano, J. On the 5th inst. there was presented to this court a petition signed by the state’s attorney, Jacob J. Kern, together with the affidavits of Valentine C. Brahm, "William H. Sullivan, Henry Lovi and Gustaf H. Carlson.”

“ The petition asked for leave to file an information in the nature of a quo warranto against the Lake Street Elevated Railroad Company, requiring said company to appear and show by what authority…