Dalton v. Wendt

Defendant Earl L. Wendt appeals from an order entered in the Circuit Court of Rock Island County, which order directed defendant to pay to the City of Moline, the sum of $6,500, which defendant had received as compensation for services as liquor control commissioner. On appeal to this court, defendant contends that the circuit court improperly ordered repayment of the sum for the reason that the amount was paid voluntarily under a “mistake of law” by the City of Moline.

Defendant Earl L. Wendt commenced service as the mayor of the City of Moline on May 1, 1973. He was, also, by virtue of his…