State ex rel. Allen v. Vill. of Walton Hills

TIM McCORMACK, J.:

{¶ 1} In this taxpayer action, relator-appellant William Allen ("Allen") appeals from the decision of the trial court granting summary judgment for the respondents-appellees. For the reasons that follow, we reverse.

Procedural and Substantive History

{¶ 2} On July 23, 2014, Allen filed a complaint for declaratory judgment and injunctive relief against the village of Walton Hills ("the Village"), six individuals in their capacity as Walton Hills council members, and Kevin Hurst ("Hurst") in his capacity as mayor of Walton Hills.

{¶ 3} The underlying action surrounds two village…