Appellate Court of Illinois November 21, 1890 (Fosselman v. City of Springfield)

Wall, J.

Joseph B. Fosselman was a justice of the peace in the city of Springfield, duly elected and qualified for eight years, his first term beginning April, 1881. In May, 1882, the city of Springfield became incorporated under the general incorporation law, since which time it has exercised its corporate powers thereunder.