Goddard v. President of Jacksonville
Illinois Supreme Court
This cause was heard before Woodson, Judge, q,t October term, 1853, of the Morgan Circuit Court.
1Opinion of the CourtScates, J.
Goddard was convicted upon two cases for selling liquors in the town of Jacksonville, contrary to an ordinance declaring such sale a nuisance; and a fine of $20 was imposed in each cane. The validity of ¿hat ordinance is the question presented for our consideration. We are of opinion that the ordinance is valid and the conviction right.
General law under which towns were enabled to incorporate .jwas passed in 1831, and by the 5th section, they were empo' v Ted to “ establish and execute such ordinances in writing, not inconsistent with the laws, or the constitution of this State, a? they shall…
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