Powell v. Board of Education
Illinois Supreme Court
Appeal from the Appellate Court for the Fourth District;— heard in' that court on appeal from the Circuit Court of St. Clair county.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Scott
We have given this case that full and careful consideration its importance demands, and find that our views on the questions raised may be stated without any very elaborate discussion. The bill was brought by a number of tax payers, against the board of education of the school district in which they reside and in which their property is situated, to enjoin what they allege is a misappropriation of the school funds of the district.
The principal allegations of the bill upon which is based the right of relief, are:
First.—That complainants are advised, as a matter of law, the board of education…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Stuart v. School District No. 1Michigan Supreme Court · 1874
- McCormick v. BurtIllinois Supreme Court · 1880
- Richards v. RaymondIllinois Supreme Court · 1879
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- People ex rel. Leighty v. YoungIllinois Supreme Court · 1923
- Hamer v. Board of EducationIllinois Supreme Court · 1970
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