Waggeman v. Village of North Peoria

This is an action of debt, prosecuted by the village of North Peoria, against John Waggeman, to recover a penalty for obstructing the south 294 feet of Linn street, in said village, by building a fence across the same, in violation of an ordinance of the village. A jury was waived and the issues were submitted to the court. The court found the defendant guilty, and rendered judgment against him for a fine of $25 and costs.

An action brought by a municipal corporation ag'ainst a defendant for obstructing an alleged highway on the land of such defendant, in which such municipality claims a…