City of Evanston v. Risinger

This is a proceeding in chancery commonly known as a taxpayer’s suit. It is brought in the name of the City of Evanston by the relators, as taxpayers of Evanston, pursuant to statute (111 Rev Stats, c 24, § 1-5-1 (1961)). The complaint alleges that city officials of Evanston awarded a contract to Ernest Risinger, d/b/a Boyer Tree Experts (Risinger) in violation of certain city ordinances and of chapter 24, section 8-9-1 of the statute and it sought the return of all moneys paid to Risinger pursuant to the contract and the payment by Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company (Hartford) of…