Legal Opinion

City of Greencastle v. Thompson

Indiana Supreme Court

Decided May 28, 1907No. 20,894PublishedCited by 7 opinions

From Olay Circuit Court; John H. James, Special Judge. Prosecution by the City of Greencastle against John W. Thompson. From a judgment for defendant, plaintiff appeals.

1Opinion of the CourtMontgomery, J.

This action was brought by appellant to recover a penalty for the violation of an ordinance. A trial before the mayor resulted in a judgment for appellant. 'An appeal was taken to the Putnam Circuit Court, and the venue changed to the court below. Appellee answered in three paragraphs and appellant’s demurrer upon the ground of insufficient facts was sustained to the third, and overruled as to the second paragraph of answer. Appellant replied in denial to the second paragraph of answer, and a trial upon an agreed statement of facts resulted in a finding and judgment in favor of appellee.…

2Cases cited14 opinions

  1. People ex rel. Morrison v. CregierIllinois Supreme Court · 1891
  2. Baumgartner v. HastyIndiana Supreme Court · 1885
  3. Shea v. City of MuncieIndiana Supreme Court · 1897
  4. North Chicago City Railway Co. v. Town of Lake ViewIllinois Supreme Court · 1882
  5. In re WilsonSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1884

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3Cited by7 opinions

  1. Schmitt v. F. W. Cook Brewing Co.Indiana Supreme Court · 1918
  2. Smith v. Board of CommissionersIndiana Supreme Court · 1910
  3. Sopher v. StateIndiana Supreme Court · 1907
  4. Gartland v. TalbottIdaho Supreme Court · 1951
  5. N. H. Engle & Sons, Inc. v. LaurichAppellate Court of Illinois · 1968

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