State Upon the Information of McKittrick v. Springfield City Water Co.

This is an original proceeding in the nature of quo warranto instituted by information filed by the Attorney General on December 19, 1936, whereby it is sought to oust the respondent from the use, in connection with its water system, of the streets and public thoroughfares of the City of Springfield.

To our order to show cause, thereupon issued, the respondent filed answer and plea in abatement, to which the informant filed a reply. In response to the new matter set up therein respondent filed a rejoinder, thus joining issue. This court thereafter appointed R. B. Oliver, Jr., a member of our…