Peoria Fair Ass'n v. People ex rel. Weiennett
Illinois Supreme Court
Appeal from the County Court of Peoria county; the Hon. Lawrence W. James, Judge, presiding. This was an application by the collector of Peoria county for judgment against certain lands and lots, for delinquent taxes. The collector filed his delinquent list, proof of notice, etc., and thereupon moved for judgment.
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Appeal from the County Court of Peoria county; the Hon. Lawrence W. James, Judge, presiding. This was an application by the collector of Peoria county for judgment against certain lands and lots, for delinquent taxes. The collector filed his delinquent list, proof of notice, etc., and thereupon moved for judgment. The Peoria Fair Association submitted objections in writing, as follows: “And thereupon comes the Peoria Fair Association, and in writing objects to the rendition of judgment against its property, etc., described as follows: Lot 1, John Birkett’s subdivision of the south-east…
1Opinion of the CourtChief Justice Scholfield
It is provided by section 2, clause 10, of chapter 120, of the Revised Statutes of 1874, entitled “Revenue, ” that “all property which may be used exclusively by societies for agricultural, horticultural, mechanical and philosophical purposes, and not for pecuniary profit, shall be exempt from taxation;” and the only question that need be considered arising upon this record is, whether the determination of the board of supervisors that appellant’s property is not exempt from taxation, is conclusive upon it in this proceeding.
The board of supervisors are authorized, by section 97 of the…
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