O'Connor v. a & P Enterprises

More than 500 owners of real estate in Peoria County paid their taxes under protest and, upon application for judgment by the county collector, filed objections. The objectors rely upon Public Act 80 — 247, which established a new procedure for placing valuation on farmland, farm buildings and farm dwellings. The objectors also contend that the “multiplier” was wrongfully applied to the assessment of farm property. The collector contends that Public Act 80 — 247 is unconstitutional and that the “multiplier” was properly applied to the assessed valuation of farmland. The circuit court of…