City of Nameoki v. City of Granite City

The city of Nameoki filed this suit in the circuit court of Madison County against the city of Granite City, praying for an injunction restraining defendant and its officers from assuming jurisdiction over plaintiff’s property, affairs and government. A motion to dismiss, filed by defendant, was sustained by the court, and the suit was dismissed. Plaintiff appeals directly to this court on the ground that a franchise is involved.

The facts alleged in the complaint and admitted by the motion show that plaintiff and defendant are adjoining cities situated in Madison County. They have populations…