R. G. Lydy, Inc. v. City of Chicago

R. G. Lydy, Inc., appellant, sought by its bill in equity in the superior court of Cook county to enjoin the city of Chicago and certain of its officials, appellees, from interfering with appellant in the conduct of its business. A general demurrer of appellees to the amended bill of complaint was sustained and the amended bill was dismissed for want of equity. This appeal followed, the trial judge having certified that the validity of a municipal ordinance is involved and that the public interest requires a direct appeal to this court.

No evidence was heard in the lower court, and the rights…