605 ILCS 115/5

(605 ILCS 115/5) (from Ch. 137, par. 5)

Sec. 5. The proprietors of lands adjoining to, or embracing the water course over which a toll bridge is proposed to be established, shall have the preference, if they will apply before such privilege shall have been granted to any person or corporation.

(Source: R.S. 1874, p. 1059.)